Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker

Independent Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, or Mental Health Social Worker to join Gymea Private Practice

Looking to transition from a public role into one with more flexibility, a motivated client base, and generous remuneration? We are offering you the opportunity to work for yourself but not by yourself within our practice.

About Us:

Clarity Therapy is a mental health private practice that believes therapy is much more than the treatment of a condition, and rather an enriching process of self-discovery and growth.

We are a multi-disciplinary practice led by a mental health social worker which draws on the professions of psychology, counselling, social work, and psychotherapy. We focus on making therapy engaging for clients with a focus on a strong therapeutic alliance and the use of practical skills.

Based in Gymea close to several GP clinics and coffee shops, we have professionally designed therapy rooms with lots of natural light designed for the therapy space to be comfortable for clinicians just as much as our clients. We invest in the “little touches” that make coming to work feel different.

Our practice focuses on the importance of the therapeutic fit for both clients and clinicians, aiming to provide you with your ideal clients.

We receive a diverse range of referrals however have a specific focus in the following areas:

• Stress & burnout
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• ADHD
• Relationship difficulties
• Adjustment challenges
• Couples counselling
• Adolescents and young adults

Service delivery will be largely 1:1 clinical work with the opportunity to facilitate groups and ad hoc community engagement work.

About the opportunities:

We are seeking private practitioners (Registered Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists, or Mental Health Social Workers) to join our team on a full or part time basis. Within this opportunity you will:

• Work within a supportive, growing team
• Provide high standard therapy and counselling to help clients address a range of presentations
• Opportunities to run group programs including outdoor therapy programs
• Flexible working schedule which can work around your commitments and can include evening, weekend, and work from home options
• Generous remuneration based on the number of clients that are seen or groups facilitated

We offer sessions in office or in nature to promote the added benefit getting outside can have on both client and clinician mental health. Clarity Therapy can support with the incorporation of outdoor therapy into your work.

About the benefits:

• Ongoing referral base of clients
• Generous session rate without any added overheads for you to take on
• Administrative support, including billing and appointment bookings
• Working with and having the peer support of a friendly, relaxed, fun, and professional environment that supports your skill set and professional goals
• Your own private modern consulting room designed for therapists
• Remote working options
• Increasing your clinical skillset in working with a range of presentations
• Flexible work days scheduled around your commitments
• Opportunity to gain experience with ecotherapy work including 1:1 and group sessions. Work in the great outdoors!

Requirements:

• Hold one of the following qualifications: Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker
• Current membership with your professional governing body (AASW or APS)
• Registration with AHPRA for Psychologists and accreditation as a Mental Health Social Worker for social workers
• Current Medicare Australia provider status
• Based in Sydney and able to provide face to face sessions
• Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments using age appropriate assessment and evidence-based reasoning
• A commitment to excellence in the delivery of a range of therapeutic approaches with individual clients, including approved focused psychological strategies/therapies within the Medicare Better Access Scheme
• Comfort working with clinical complexity including trauma and NDIS clients
• Understanding of clinical responsibilities including mandatory reporting and managing client risk (safety planning, appropriate risk assessments)
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely case documentation and record keeping
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to problem solve and time manage
• Competency within your scope of practice supported by ongoing CPD records
• A commitment to self-care, personal development and self-awareness reflected in a mature, flexible and warm communication style
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, respecting the diversities of a multi-disciplinary practice
• Willingness to receive management supervision and direction when required within a multi- disciplinary model and within the practice guidelines of Clarity Therapy
• Strong networking and advocacy skills and sound knowledge of local referral pathways and services for clients
• A strong understanding of and commitment to upholding professional ethics alongside of the legal and statutory requirements
• Hold a ABN or registered company status
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance required
• Valid Police Check and Working With Children’s Check
• Holding valid professional indemnity and public liability insurance certificates
• Moderate computer skills: ability to use online calendars, emails, and tele-health platforms such as Zoom

Desirables:

• Training in experience with the following modalities: EMDR, Gottman couples’ therapy, solution focused therapies, DBT
• Experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Experience with couples and (or) family counselling
• Experience with group facilitation
• Availability to work afternoons, evenings and/or Saturdays highly valued
• Experience and skill in working with children, adolescents, couples, and or families
• A willingness to devote time to promoting your services through appropriate channels

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