Are you a psychologist (inc 5+1 provisional psychs) who is passionate about ​supporting kids and families?
Are you looking for a supportive work environment with in-house free supervision?

We are seeking psychologists who are passionate about working with kids and teens who are passionate about providing colllaborative support to
neurodivergent kids and teens.
We have room on our friendly team for early career psychs looking to develop their skills in a paed setting, as well as experienced clinicians wanting to extend their leadership skills.
We are 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.
Board approved supervision is available onsite (with clinical endorsement).

​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 kids and families experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, mood problems, relationship problems, and behaviour difficulties. In addition, we support neurodivergent people with autism and ADHD. We see a diverse range of clinical presentations and clinician development of specialisation in areas of expertise and interest is supported.
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Why work with us?

Benefits:
Our team enjoy access to:

• Strong focus on learning and skill development through:
  • On-site, free board approved supervision
  • Peer supervision
  • In-house training opportunities to meet PD requirements for 5+1
  • Plus a generous annual PD budget and
  • One week paid PD leave per year
• An inviting clinic space
  • With COVID Safe individual therapy offices – no hotdesking or communal therapy rooms
  • Co-located speech and OT colleagues for co working and liaising.
• Supportive work environments with
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Capped session numbers per day
  • Tailored induction program
  • Admin support and assistance
• Above award wages
• Regular team catch ups like dinners out, trivia nights, lunches and PD days.
• Career pathways
  • Senior roles – develop your mentor or supervision skills
  • Develop and deliver groups in interest areas,
  • Develop niche therapy skills or client presentation areas of practice
  • Develop knowledge and skills required to set up or run a private practice 

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. 

Great rates 
Focus on clinical work, not paperwork
Flexible hours

About the role

About the role:

• We are seeking early career or experienced psychologists with a passion for working collaboratively, in an neurodiversity affirmative way with kids, teens and families.
• 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
• Board approved Clin Psych endorsed supervision or registrarship is available for the right person. All in-house supervision is provided FREE

Essential to the role:

• Fully registered psychologist (AHPRA)
• Eligible to register with Medicare (waived for 5+1 provisional psychs)
• 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, including those who are neurodivergent, to develop their skills in affect regulation, self-regulation skills, interpersonal skills, and flexible thinking, in addition to supporting families and schools with psychoeducation and guidance on scaffolding the child in those environments.

Highly regarded skills:

• Demonstrated experience in assessment or intervention in an autism spectrum setting.
• Demonstrated experience in family work
• Demonstrated experience in a clinical mental health setting

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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.
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email: info@familyminded.com.au
phone: 039 811 7052