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Opportunity to work in a values-driven, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed practice
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Varied work across clinic, home, school and community settings
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Supportive multidisciplinary allied health environment
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Ongoing professional development and reflective practice encouraged
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Meaningful work supporting children, adolescents and families to achieve NDIS goals
The Role
Our client is seeking a Psychologist to deliver high-quality psychological assessment, intervention and consultation to children, adolescents and their families.
The role has a strong focus on play-based therapeutic approaches for children and developmentally appropriate interventions for adolescents. You will support individuals with neurodevelopmental disabilities, behavioural presentations and mental health needs, delivering holistic, goal-oriented care aligned with NDIS plans.
Key responsibilities include:
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Conducting psychological assessments and providing diagnostic clarification
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Delivering individualised, evidence-based therapeutic interventions
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Developing therapeutic goals aligned with participant NDIS plans
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Writing comprehensive psychological and NDIS reports
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Collaborating with Behaviour Support Practitioners, implementing providers, Speech Pathologists, families and educators
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Ensuring ethical, high-quality service delivery in line with AHPRA and NDIS requirements
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Contributing to program and resource development within the allied health team
Requirements
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Tertiary qualification in Psychology
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Full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist
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Minimum 2+ years’ experience working with children and adolescents with developmental and/or mental health conditions
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Experience delivering therapy and writing reports within the NDIS framework
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Strong understanding of developmental disorders, trauma-informed care and neuro-affirming practice
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Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Strong time management and organisational skills
Highly regarded:
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Behaviour Support experience or willingness to register as a Behaviour Support Practitioner
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Additional training in Behaviour Support, ABA, educational or therapeutic interventions
Compliance requirements:
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Working with Children Check
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NDIS Worker Screening Check
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Driver’s Licence
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First Aid & CPR
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Relevant vaccination and infection control compliance
