Psychologist

PAWS Psychology Eltham

• Psychologist contracting positions available for general psychologists or clinical psychologists wanting to work flexible contract hours (morning or afternoon session times will be on offer).
• PAWS Psychology clinic is a small private psychology practice located in a beautiful landscaped setting in Eltham where the work environment is tranquil and offers outdoor spaces to work with clients as needed.
• Friday afternoons once per month will be offered as client-free afternoons with obligation free opportunities to socialise or collaborate with peers/colleagues if desired
• 5 (50-minute) client sessions would be split into a regular weekday morning shift of 8.00am-1.30pm (with 30-minute client free break included and 10 minutes between sessions for notes) on weekdays. Or a regular weekday afternoon shift of 2.30pm–8.00pm (with a 30 minute client free break included). Opportunity to negotiate flexible days and morning/afternoon shift offerings.

Responsibilities:

An ability to work autonomously with clients and to be reliable

Experience with providing high quality psychological services to clients, especially children and young people

Incorporation of play therapy along with other evidence based modalities such as CBT, ACT, Schema therapy to ensure client engagement

§ Excellent communication and rapport building skills and experience working to coach parents in parenting skills

§ A high level of motivation and a good work ethic

§ A dedication to self-reflection and professional development

Qualifications:

§ § Current registration with AHPRA

Essential:

§ A Working with Children's card (or eligibility if working with children)

§ Supervision must be accessed externally as required for AHPRA

§ Have own ABN or preparedness to obtain one

§ Medicare provider number or preparadness to obtain one

Desired:

§ Experience in neurodivergent or cognitive/educational assessments an advantage.

§ Experience or interest in the provision of ADHD coaching and supports for adults also an advantage.

Ability to assess Autism (MIGDAS 2), ADHD and Cognitive/Educational

We offer:

§ A clinic with a well-established referral base of clients we supply you

§ A friendly, down to earth and professional working environment, with opportunities to collaborate with other psychologists

§ Efficient practice management with a secure online diary and client records system and administrative support

§ Office supplies (e.g., printer, fax, internet etc) all available, excepting laptop that must be provided

§ Comfortable, well-appointed therapy room with all client materials such as toys/art/craft/assessments provided

§ Opportunities to work from the clinic and at home depending on work type

§ Well-developed workplace induction processes and business policies for mentally healthy workplace, including regular relevant social and collaborative opportunities

§ Flexible morning or afternoon session shifts on offer

§ Onsite parking, landscaped surrounds, indoor and outdoor session options, coffee machine, microwave, walking track from back gate, nearby cafes and restaurants, pool for after work swims in summer

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