Strengthening Minds PTY LTD is a child and adolescent psychology service located in Melbourne’s Northern suburbs. Strengthening Minds works to assist young people and their families to achieve their best in education and beyond.

Established in 2017, Strengthening Minds works with young people from preschool to the end of secondary school offering a range of services, including psycho-educational assessments and therapeutic supports. We also provide counselling to assist young people to manage difficulties and build their own internal resources.

We also provide consultation with people working with young people, whether families or professionals, on topics related to specific individuals or wider systemic topics.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a psychologist to join our team at our Bundoora location in a part time or subcontractor role. We are interested in individuals who are warm, energetic, passionate, and motivated to make a difference in their clients' lives.

The position may be as an employee in a casual manner or as a subcontractor.

We have a lovely clinic with a significant number of clients waiting. Day and hours can be negotiated around your needs and the best fit for clients.

Successful applicants will benefit from our well-established and consistent referral base, and be offered mentoring and support to help them thrive within the private practice setting.

SELECTION CRITERIA

ESSENTIAL

Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
Experience providing individual counselling
Experience working with children with disabilities
Experience in providing psychological assessment to children
High-level interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to complete written reports (e.g., Medicare MHCP reports and GP letters; NDIS review letters and formal assessment reports)
Possess a warm, friendly, and professional therapeutic style

DESIRABLE

A Master’s degree in psychology (new graduates are welcome to apply)
Qualification in educational and development or child and family psychology
Experience in the provision of NDIS services
Experience working in the Victorian Education System
A love of Lego and Uno is also always welcome, but we are willing to learn new hobbies too.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

AHPRA registration

Eligible for Medicare provider number

Professional Indemnity Insurance

Police Check

Working with Children Check

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Clinic based counselling for children and young people from preschoolers to the end of school.

Assessment for a range of developmental differences including ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties.

Therapeutic support for young children with disabilities

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