Psychologist

Psychologist & Rehabilitation Counsellor - Adaptive Workplace Solutions

Psychologist (Maternity Leave Cover) duties include:

• Provision of psychological assessments and interventions to clients with presentations such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and self-confidence issues.
• Delivery of evidence-based therapy to all ages.
• A strong focus in assisting clients experiencing mental health challenges, such as anxiety and adjustment difficulties.
• Provide high quality, evidence-based and client-centred interventions in a professional, confidential and culturally safe manner.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments (using clinical observations and standardised assessments) and interpret findings to formulate treatment goals.
• Be responsible for supporting and managing your caseload.
• Identify and address critical physical, psychological, social, environmental and organisational risk factors which may impact an individual's ability to return to work.
• Provide holistic support to help restore an individual's highest level of functional performance through assessments such as Initial Needs Assessment, Workplace Assessments and Vocational Assessments.
• Deliver Vocational Counselling and facilitate interventions, wellbeing programs, training and upskilling.
• Potential to develop and deliver new mental health programs.
• Identify and actively seek new business opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain records and case files, including client information, services provided, narratives of client contacts, and relevant correspondence in line with required standards, legislation and ethics guidelines.
• Monitor and record client progress to ensure goals and objectives are met.
• Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists and other professionals to support and facilitate general wellbeing and, where appropriate, return-to-work outcomes.
• Analyse information from interviews, educational and medical records, and diagnoses to assess clients' abilities, needs and eligibility for services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools or community groups.
• Develop diagnostic procedures to determine clients' needs.
• Deliver any other assessments you have been trained to undertake.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times; ensure that information is disclosed only to the correct parties.
• Other reasonable duties as directed.

Employment Requirements

• Full Australian working rights.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to undergo a National Criminal History Check upon successful application.
• A current driver's licence and vehicle insurance.
• Willingness to participate in any government-mandated vaccinations required to work within a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Honours Degree in Psychology (minimum).
• Eligible for registration with AHPRA as a Registered Psychologist.
• Desirable: Training in ACT, IPT, BT, CPT, Schema Frameworks.
• PGAP accredited or willing to complete.
• EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) or willing to complete.
• Knowledge and understanding of Workers' Compensation and injury management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic team environment.
• Conflict resolution skills with ability to positively influence stakeholders (injured workers, treaters, employers) contributing to sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
• Strong clinical reasoning and ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• A desire to help people rehabilitate and make a positive difference in the community.
• Highest standard of ethics and self-motivation; initiative; flexibility to adapt to changing environments; strong commitment to accountability; attention to detail.

Seniorities and Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Wellness and Fitness Services

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