Whittlesea Psychology is hiring!

 A little bit about us:

Whittlesea Specialist Centre/Whittlesea Psychology is a warm and friendly practice with a variety of health specialists which has established a great rapport within the community. We are a family orientated clinic and we are proud of how we support and appreciate all of our clinicians in making them feel at home. We all contribute to a positive working environment and like to have a bit of lighthearted fun along the way with staff get-togethers and a good chat in the lunchroom.

 About the Role:

We’re looking for General or Clinical Psychologist to provide high quality, face to face and online consultations and support individuals mental health.

As one of our General or Clinical Psychologists, you will use a wide variety of techniques and therapeutic approaches in areas such as grief and loss, significant life transitions, developmental issues, relationship difficulties, domestic violence, trauma, and creating healthy lifestyles.

You will be part of a dynamic and experienced practicing team, working together to deliver best-practice client care. You will be a person who is motivated and able to work independently, with a passion for using evidence-based approaches to achieve excellent outcomes for patients. You will enjoy practicing with a wide variety of specialists and receive an ongoing high level of support through great communication from the clinical manager, admin team and colleagues.

 Part Time contract position available for immediate start.

 What we are looking for:

✓ Membership with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

✓ Eligibility for provider number registration with Medicare Australia

✓ Professional Indemnity Insurance or ability to obtain

✓ Car and driver’s license

✓ Comfortable delivering some odd counselling and psychotherapy services via online video counselling and/or telephone

✓ Able to work a minimum of 2 days per week

✓ Warm, personable demeanor and diligent work ethic

✓ Competency with Microsoft office and keeping up to date clinical notes

✓ Ability to liaison with GPs and wider community such as parents, principals and other health specialists

✓ ABN number or eligibility to get one 

Your day-to-day role will involve:

• Conducting counselling appointments and maintaining a client caseload

• Reporting to referring GPs updates on the progress of clients using our easy-to-use templates

• Giving much needed emotional wellbeing care and support to rural and regional clients from different backgrounds and age groups

• Supporting people in helping them connect with other health and wellbeing services

• Operating alongside with different allied health specialists in a work family style environment

 The great benefits on offer to you at Whittlesea Psychology:

• Client bookings ready to go! No need to build or advertise

• Full administration support from our lovely admin staff who are always happy to help

• Laptop computer and furnished office space provided, internet and phone system

• Free parking off the treelined street

• Next door to many fantastic shops and restaurants/takeaway and weekly Whittlesea markets

• No weekend hours

• Easy and scenic drive – 40 mins from Bulleen/eastern freeway, no sitting in traffic

• Working within a dynamic community, and a caring and experienced organization that delivers exceptional care

• Safe and secure environment

• Rewarding work with a manager who will support you every step of the way

• Flexible working arrangements and hours, allowing you to choose when you want patients to be able to schedule appointments with you

• Option to do couples counselling if desired

• Peer consultation and mentoring opportunities with other Whittlesea Psychology psychologists

• Practice your skills at your own pace, bring in your personality and positive ideas to the clinic

 Work in a kind, friendly and professional multidisciplinary clinical environment that appreciates you!

 If you would like to have a chat with us about this role, please contact Sharon Goodwin on 0411 416 987—- or via email [email protected]

Visit our website https://www.whittleseaspecialistcentre.com.au/