Neuropsychologist (Only 24h Left)

Overview

The ORS Psychology team is expanding, and we are seeking our next Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the team You will be joining a national team of over 200 psychologists (including other neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, educational and developmental psychologists, and general psychologists) working under various service pathways, including the NDIS and the private sector. You will have the opportunity to develop, extend, and deepen your clinical expertise in a friendly, well-supported team and within an organisation that values your growth, passion, and skills.

As a neuropsychologist at ORS, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive assessments to characterise cognitive function in the context of a wide range of disabilities (e.g., neurological, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric), providing diagnoses where applicable (e.g., intellectual developmental disorders, specific learning disorders, ASD, ADHD, etc.), completing decision-making capacity assessments (both financial and lifestyle) and evaluating school-readiness. You will have a strong focus on providing evidence-based recommendations and cognitive strategies. While working with NDIS clients, you will utilise psychometrics and clinical interviews to measure and clearly articulate the impact of cognitive impairments on adaptive and daily functioning. This is a unique opportunity to work in a role where you experience a wide range of clinical presentations, ensuring your work remains varied.

Experience in autism assessments will be looked upon favourably; however, training and support to develop this skill can also be provided. Clinical Neuropsychologists, or generally registered psychologists enrolled or looking to enrol in an Area of Practice Endorsement (AoPE) Registrar Program for Clinical Neuropsychology, are also encouraged to apply.

You will have the opportunity to work in our clinic with a multidisciplinary team of practitioners or across various environments, including family homes (where clinically appropriate), disability group homes, day programs, and schools within your community.

Responsibilities

- Provide comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to characterise cognitive function across neurological, neurodevelopmental, and psychiatric conditions, and articulate diagnoses where applicable.
- Perform decision-making capacity assessments (financial and lifestyle) and evaluate school-readiness.
- Develop and communicate evidence-based recommendations and cognitive strategies to support daily functioning and rehabilitation.
- Utilise psychometrics and clinical interviews to measure the impact of cognitive impairments on adaptive functioning, particularly for NDIs and NDIS clients.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and contribute to varied service pathways, including clinic, home, and community settings.

Environment & Work Arrangements

- Work in our clinic with a multidisciplinary team of practitioners or across settings including family homes, disability group homes, day programs, and schools.
- Possibility to work from home and access suburban office locations with free onsite and local parking.
- Own calendar management to book appointments to suit your schedule.
- Opportunities to work part-time or reduced hours.

Qualifications

- Tertiary qualifications in Clinical Neuropsychology, including being currently registered with AHPRA
- For registrars or those wanting to commence a registrar program: completed an approved postgraduate qualification in clinical neuropsychology and eligibility to undertake a registrar program
- For endorsed positions: registration with AHPRA with an AoPE in clinical neuropsychology
- A car and a licence
- A National Police Clearance, Working with Children/Working with Vulnerable People Check and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance or ability to obtain one before commencement

About ORS

We are one of the largest and fastest growing family owned and operated national allied health and workplace rehabilitation providers in Australia, with a proven track record and reputation for providing high quality evidence-based, and client-centred services for over 30 years

Due to our incredible culture, passion for excellence, stability, and gratitude for being able to see the potential and recognise the strengths of every individual it’s easy to see why our workforce has grown 1200% in 4 years and why we are the allied health services provider of choice

For further information on ORS Group, we encourage you to visit our website to read more about our extensive services, our detailed employee profiles, video library & company values.

How to apply

If this sounds like the job for you, don’t miss this opportunity and apply now

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further please contact Orlando Parletta on 0421 963 240, email at orlando.parletta@orsgroup.com.au or add Orlando on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/orlando-parletta-026236229/

The ORS Group is a multicultural, diverse, supportive and flexible employer, specifically encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities.

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