Currently seeking are seeking a child psychologist who is passionate about
autism spectrum
assessment/intervention
We are seeking a child psychologist who is passionate about working with kids and teens with autism spectrum disorder. We are a a family-focused practice with lots of opportunities for collaboration and shared work. We offer families a unique wrap-around service.
Contracting fees or salary are well above the industry standard with professional development funds available.
Contracting fees or salary are well above the industry standard with professional development funds available.
Who we are
Family Minded is a child and family psychology practice in Sunbury, Victoria (just 15 mins from Melbourne Airport) providing a high quality clinical service to children, young people, and their families in the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges areas. We are a highly sought after service with a strong local reputation for friendly, family-focussed support and clinical expertise across a range of clinical presentations.
Family Minded provides support to families experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, behaviour difficulties, ADHD, depression, challenging behaviours, autism spectrum disorder (including assessment and HCWA/NDIS funded interventions). We see a diverse range of clinical presentations and clinician development of specialisation in areas of expertise and interest is supported.
Family Minded provides support to families experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, behaviour difficulties, ADHD, depression, challenging behaviours, autism spectrum disorder (including assessment and HCWA/NDIS funded interventions). We see a diverse range of clinical presentations and clinician development of specialisation in areas of expertise and interest is supported.
Great rates
Focus on clinical work, not paperwork
Flexible hours
About the role
About the role:
- We are seeking an experienced psychologist with great clinical skills in either psychological interventions or formal assessment with autism spectrum disorder - or both!
- The position is very flexible and could be part-time or subcontracting with a full time position available for the right applicant.
- Days and hours are flexible
- Professional development funding is available, as is board approved supervision.
- Fully registered psychologist (AHPRA)
- Eligible to register with Medicare
- Have strong clinical skills in working with kids and teens in either/both
- Intervention to support developing self regulation skills, addressing anxiety and mood difficulties, behaviour management, interpersonal skills, flexible thinking and so forth, in addition to parent/family psychoeducation, school support
- Assessment skills using formal and informal assessments, excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to synthesise information from a range of sources in to a coherent and accessible clinical report and feedback, and clinical experience in developing clinically relevant and specific recommendations.
- Professional indemnity insurance (with PBA required level of coverage)
- Demonstrated experience in engaging and working effectively with children/adolescents who are on the Autism spectrum (across a range of levels of functioning) to develop their skills in affect regulation, self-regulation skills, interpersonal skills, flexible thinking etc... , in addition to supporting families and schools with psychoeducation and guidance on scaffolding the child in those environments.
- Demonstrated experience in both assessment and intervention in an autism spectrum setting.
Why work with us?
Benefits:
We are a warm and supportive team working in a family-centred multidisciplinary workspace. We strive for great client outcomes through highly professional services, in a relaxed and enjoyable work environment. We see a range of clients, the work is interesting, at times challenging, and very satisfying. We offer great remuneration, financial support for professional development, peer supervision, and onsite internal supervision can be provided. Board approved Clin Psych endorsed supervision or registrar-ship available for the right person.
We are a warm and supportive team working in a family-centred multidisciplinary workspace. We strive for great client outcomes through highly professional services, in a relaxed and enjoyable work environment. We see a range of clients, the work is interesting, at times challenging, and very satisfying. We offer great remuneration, financial support for professional development, peer supervision, and onsite internal supervision can be provided. Board approved Clin Psych endorsed supervision or registrar-ship available for the right person.
How to find out more
If you would like more information, please call or email Katherine for a chat about the role, or our services.
email: info@familyminded.com.au
phone: 039 811 7052
email: info@familyminded.com.au
phone: 039 811 7052