Harmony Home and Community Care is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provider and support coordinator. We provide and arrange supports for NDIS participants along with required allied health therapies. We also assist clients in submitting NDIS access applications. The organisation has experienced growth and in line with business plans is now looking to employ a full time Clinical Psychologist to offer additional services to NDIS clients and prospective clients.

The Clinical Psychologist will be given the opportunity to arrange the framework and systems necessary to provide clinical consultation, assessment and therapeutic supports to individuals with approved NDIS Plans, clients applying for NDIS access and other individual client referrals. In addition, the Clinical Psychologist will work to provide advice to business managers and other staff within the organisation.

Working under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer the Clinical Psychologist will be required to;

• provide psychological services, therapeutic supports and interventions to individuals and

groups where necessary, including young children, young people and adults.

• conduct clinical consultations, psychological assessments for NDIS client and prospective

clients and other referrals as applicable.

• provide clinical advice to the business managers about ethical and effective ways to

address mental health and wellbeing needs.

• to design, evaluate and assist in the implementation of evidence based psychological

Interventions.

• contribute to the design, development and evaluation of the business’s mental health and

psychological programs and services.

• Assist in the implementation and review of individual NDIS Plans for

participants and NDIS access applications.

• As necessary, consult and liaise with NDIS participants, families, carers and

advocates.

• Conduct relevant research to assist in the improvement and evaluation of mental health

Services, in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer.

• Provide clinical advice, peer supervision and debriefing to staff as required.

• Participate in regular meetings with the Chief Executive Officer.

• Maintain up to date, accurate and comprehensive records and case notes in accordance

with best practice standards.

• Write assessments and reports in a timely manner.

Key Competencies, Qualifications, Knowledge and Skill

1. Degree in Clinical Psychology with full AHPRA registration

2. Demonstrated good practice skills and an ability to undertake psychological testing and

assessment covering a broad range of presentations.

3. Knowledge and ability to use evidence based psychometric assessment tools, including

the capacity to provide psycho-educational and therapeutic group programs to parents,

children and family groups.

4. Ability to develop and implement treatment and recovery plans for individuals, groups

and families.

5. Well-developed oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills and computer

Proficiency, including the ability to use client information management systems.

6. Capacity to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team. Demonstrated

Accountability and willingness to take direction and provide written reports.

7. Current Victorian driver’s licence, clear Victoria working with children check and NDIS

screening check or willingness to obtain.

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining the key competencies, qualifications, knowledge and skill criteria and outlining what interests you about the position.

Applications can be forwarded to: graham@hhacc.com.au

Additional questions and inquires can be directed to: Graham McCarthy, Risk and Compliance Coordinator on Mobile: 0451 853 609.

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