Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist

Opportunities exist for a Clinical Psychologist to join our Mental Health and Wellness practice in Toowoomba. Join our exceptional team of Psychologists, Clinical Nutritionist/ Exercise Physiologist and Administrative specialists committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients

• Part-time or full-time
• Employee or Contractor roles
• Tailored for the practitioner who enjoys directly working with clients

About Us… our culture, vision, and values

We are a practice founded on a philosophy of facilitating people to approach their best selves through encouragement and support.  Our company’s culture is built on the values of kindness, respect, curiosity, and encouragement. Honesty, communication, work-life balance, and teamwork are very important to us. 

We believe in client-centred care, tailoring services to our client’s goals and delivering therapeutic outcomes that align with what’s most important to our clients. We value functional outcomes and equipping individuals with tools and strategies that are empowering and transformational. 

We actively encourage contribution, collaboration, and positive engagement between staff, be it professionally through case conferencing, individual/ group supervision, office operations, or socially through team lunches and socials. 

At the heart of Thrive Wellness culture lies the language of workability. It is the essence that drives our actions, shapes our thoughts, propels us toward solutions and cultivates harmony in our interactions. Embracing the language of workability means embracing the inherent potential for growth, adaptation, and effectiveness in all that we do. 

Thrive Wellness is a fragrance-free and smoke-free practice. Out of consideration of diverse needs, our staff don’t wear perfumes, colognes or have scented therapy rooms. 

If you resonate with our core values and share a heart for transforming lives, we’d love to meet you 

The Role…

The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering interventions to a wide range of clients across the lifespan. We acknowledge applicants may have special interests and preferences to work with specific client populations. We invite applicants to discuss these with us so we can explore where your passions and our vision align and discuss the opportunities we can provide you to actively engage in these areas and develop your treatment focus. Opportunities are also available for interested practitioners to design and facilitate individual and group-based interventions and education sessions. Please discuss with us any special interest areas or preferred client groups at your interview

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based psychological assessment and strategies to adults, youth, and children over 7 years of age in a private practice setting. 
• Provide telehealth sessions as required.
• Maintain accurate electronic case notes and client records.
• Write reports – including but not limited to: Progress summary & discharge reports, assessment findings reports, functional assessment reports and NDIS review reports.
• Participate in case conferences and supervision/mentoring, where applicable.
• Work collaboratively and cooperatively with therapy and administration team.

These are the main responsibilities. Discussion of other responsibilities, including specific tasks and expectations, will occur during the interview process. 

Remuneration:

We are open to discussing contracting or employment arrangements, based on candidate preference. 

We will consider EMPLOYEE clinical psychologist role for the right person that can earn a potential up to $125,000 (FTE). Employee positions are desirable for their structure, stability, full leave entitlements, superannuation, clinical support, supervision, and mentoring. 

We will consider CONTRACTOR clinical psychologist roles for independent contractors we engage to deliver high quality professional services to our clients. In person consultations must take place at Thrive Wellness offices (except for approved other location visits). If you're seeking an independent contracting arrangement, please contact us for further information and earnings potential. 

Who we seek:

We are searching for a clinical psychologist who has genuine enthusiasm for their work and finds fulfilment in the impact they make in the lives of others. Someone who enjoys a challenge and views challenges as opportunities for personal and professional growth. Someone who demonstrates a proactive approach and uses their creativity and initiative to apply evidence-based interventions with precision and adaptability to meet the unique needs and goals of each client. Moreover, we are searching for someone who understands the importance of collaboration and who will actively contribute to the collective success of the team and commit to fostering an environment of support and camaraderie. Above all, our ideal candidate shares our core values and unwavering commitment to transforming lives and embodies a deep-seated passion for making a meaningful difference in the world. Importantly, they prioritise their own well-being and actively engage in self-care practices to ensure they are equipped to provide the highest level of care to those they serve. 

Qualifications and essential criteria:

• AHPRA Registered as General Psychologist with Clinical Endorsement
• Tertiary Masters degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
• Independently meets CPD requirements set by AHPRA
• Minimum 12 months private practice experience
• Registered Medicare Provider (or eligible for full registration)
• Criminal History and Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker screening clearance
• NDIS Worker orientation module completion certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Willingness to comply with Queensland Health guidelines and Public Health orders
• ABN (contractors only) 

Experience & Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of adults, adolescents, children, and their families with a range of presentations. Psychometric assessment skills are not required, although some familiarity with testing is.
• Excellent understanding and ability to work within evidence-based practice and patient-centred care models.
• Excellent medical terminology, knowledge of mental health assessment tools, standardised outcome measures.
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of various evidence-based focused psychological therapies in a private clinical setting, with excellent understanding of each therapy’s indicated use and delivery timeframes.
• Demonstrated experience working with developmental, attachment and trauma informed frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport with clients and families, stakeholders, colleagues.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, but also collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• For candidates interested in Contracting opportunities, a proficient understanding of referral schemes, compliance standards, and reporting requirements for various third-party funders such as Workers Compensation, NDIS, Medicare and DVA is essential. For employees, familiarity with these aspects is desirable, with a commitment to enhancing knowledge and proficiency within six months.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Adept in utilising time efficiently, accommodating and completing non-client contact tasks (eg. report writing) during intervals between client bookings, instances of non-attendance, cancellations, etc.
• Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits of working with Thrive Wellness

• Above award remuneration for employees; industry competitive rate for contractors 
• Flexibility over days and hours. Full-time and Part-time appointments available.
• Employees receive 4 weeks annual leave (inclusive of Christmas/New Year seasonal office closure) plus additional leave entitlements that may include: sick leave, carers leave, long service leave, leave without pay.
• Opportunities for practitioners to develop a treatment focus within their interest area.
• Nicely furnished sessional rooms
• Friendly, supportive, and stable team environment.
• Opportunity for practitioner to have role diversity, including facilitation of group workshops if interested.
• Opportunities provided for peer group case conferencing and supervision.
• Employees receive ongoing clinical support and mentoring - minimum of 10 hours of professional supervision by a board registered supervisor provided per year.
• Supported by specialist administration team who have specialist knowledge in Allied Health practice operations, referral pathways, compliance and audit requirements. Admin team manage practice operations including marketing, referrals, establishing rapport with clients, answering booking-related questions, scheduling appointments and reminders, setting client therapy expectations. They also build community and support the client relationship between clinical sessions, providing clients support to overcome access barriers and actively engage in therapy to achieve timely outcomes that align with the client’s goals. 
• Current premise offers staff carparking, is located next to a beautiful 4.5hectare parkland and is only a 5min walk to Grand Central. It boasts a full kitchen and bathroom (with shower) for staff who wish to utilise - imagine cycling to work and whisking up an omelette for breakfast 
• Our current offices are PWD compliant, offering accessible facilities and accommodations to ensure inclusivity for all employees and clients. Our practice is equipped with wheelchair ramps, wide doorways, and other accessibility features to accommodate individuals with mobility impairments. 

Please Note 
While our current offices are PWD compliant, we cannot guarantee the same level of accessibility for potential future office locations. However, we are committed to ensuring accessibility remains a priority and will strive to provide reasonable accommodations as needed.

How to Apply

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference and join a supportive team environment, we'd love to meet you 

Please submit your resume and cover letter addressed to Felicia McQueen (Practice Manager).