Clinical Psychologist Schools and Early Years

Overview

Clinical Psychologist – Schools and Early Years role at Royal Far West. Open to part-time (minimum 3 days) and full-time applicants. Royal Far West is a Manly-based non-government organisation delivering multidisciplinary health and wellbeing services for country children in rural and remote NSW, including services delivered in schools via telehealth.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical psychology services to schools and preschools in designated regions, including weekly individual therapy via telehealth and collaboration with parents/carers and school staff to support students' needs.
• Contribute to assessment services, group therapy, and professional development for school staff.
• Provide opportunities for community visits one to two times per semester to understand local context and build relationships with clients, families and education staff.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team activities with OTs, speech pathologists, psychologists, and social workers; engage in supervision (individual and group), including supervision for the clinical psychology registrar program.
• Utilise telehealth tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom) and maintain high-quality written and verbal communication; ensure compliance with Child Safe practices and mandatory checks.

Qualifications and Experience

• Accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Experience in pediatric psychological assessment and diagnosis, including administration of Wechsler assessments and relevant questionnaires; ability to manage a caseload with diverse needs (disability, complex development, social-emotional, learning and behavioural concerns).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills suitable for report writing and collaboration with children, carers, educators and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Child Safe practices and relevant legislation; commitment to family-centered and strengths-based care; ability to work effectively with CALD and Indigenous communities.
• Proficiency with digital tools and delivering services via telehealth.

Culture and Benefits

• Structured induction program; professional development opportunities including clinical supervision and a dedicated development budget; 22 hours of paid study leave.
• Multi-disciplinary team environment with access to therapists and allied health professionals; strong focus on flexible working arrangements, including remote or hybrid options and school holiday leave as needed.
• Attractive remuneration with base salary plus superannuation; salary packaging options; and additional leave provisions such as CARE Days and Pandemic/Lactation/Parental leave benefits.
• Beautiful Manly location with options to work from home; access to facilities and perks that support work-life balance.

How To Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter addressing the essential criteria by clicking the Apply button. For more information, contact Alex Crawford – Multidisciplinary Team Leader/Senior Clinical Psychologist at alexandrac@royalfarwest.org.au. A position description is available on the Royal Far West website.

Candidates will be reviewed as they are submitted; please submit promptly. Royal Far West is committed to reconciliation and diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected status.

If working with NDIS clients, a NDIS Worker Check is required.

Legal and Compliance

As a child-safe organisation, all employees must provide a NSW Working with Children Check and any applicable worker checks from other states/territories.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Non-profit Organizations

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