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Registered Psychologist

MyCareer Hub Limited
  • Location: Auburn

About Our Client

Allied Health Care (AHC) is a subsidiary of AusCare Home & Community Care Limited (AusCare). AusCare is a national community services organisation approved by the government to provide services for consumer and participants related to Home Care Packages (HCP) and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding.

We have positive strength-based culture and invest in our staff. We aim to be a quality service provider, with the speedy delivery of services.

If you are looking for growth in your career and professional life, then do not miss out on this opportunity to work with this great company.

Employment type

Contractor (employed on own ABN)

Position Objectives

Are you interested in improving and making a difference in the lives of older people? Allied Health Care is implementing an exciting, new clinical program to provide psychological support for residents of Aged Care Facilities as well with people with disabilities. Allied Health is an independent, secular organisation that connects individuals to quality, responsive community and clinical care.

The key duties include:

The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys working with the elderly, and who can manage a varied caseload including:

  • Demonstrated experience in assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders, and provision of short-term evidence-based psychological treatment (Cognitive Behaviour Therapy) and other modalities
  • Relevant Tertiary Qualifications and accreditation in Psychology or Clinical Social Work and current registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist/AASW as a Social Worker
  • Demonstrated understanding of key issues relating to the health and well- being needs of older adults and residents of aged care facilities.
  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of issues related to Culturally and linguistically diverse clients (CALD) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders (AATSI) culturally appropriate frameworks for delivery of Recovery- Based therapy.
  • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and competence in the use of information technology system

Desirable Criteria

  • Eligible for registration with Medicare as an approved provider
  • Bilingual language skills - Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Hindi, Turkish, Candidates Filipino/Tagalog, Urdu, Greek, Spanish (highly regarded)

About you:

  • Tertiary qualification in Psychology
  • Fully registered with AHPRA or member of the APS
  • Extensive in disability or special education fields
  • Training or experience in Positive Behaviour Support is preferred and alignment to PBS is required
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and empathise with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families and carers
  • Ability to use assessment skills and tailor evidence-base intervention to meet the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum and their families or carers
  • Outstanding organisational, communication, written and presentation skills
  • Ability to coordinate the delivery of a service, including managing enquiries, referrals and intake as well as recording and reporting service information
  • Ability to empower others to implement and maintain strategies
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Superior customer service approach
  • Current valid driver’s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes
  • Willingness to travel across the area allocated
  • NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment
  • Current first aid qualification, CPR and anaphylaxis certificate (preferred)

Benefits

If you're looking for somewhere to pursue your passion, apply your initiative and make a difference you could benefit from:

  • Professional development opportunities and secondments
  • Internal and external learning and development opportunities
  • A supportive team culture and working environment
  • Employee Assistance Program providing counselling services
  • Eligibility for our recognition program and celebration of service

NOTE: Only candidates that meet our client's criteria will be shortlisted and contacted.

How to apply

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