Child and Adolescent Psychologist

About Us :

Psychology services specialising in children & adolescents.

Strength Psychology’s Principal Psychologist, Jesse Diggins, is a Child & Adolescent Psychologist operating in the Greater Geelong region. Jesse is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a Board approved supervisor.

Areas of Specialist Interest:

Challenging Behaviours & Emotional Regulation

Anxiety & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Developmental Trauma

School-based Issues

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

Depression

Strength Psychology also offer Psychological Assessment. Clients can book in for a cognitive, learning disorder, ADHD or vocational assessment with a Psychologist.

Strength Psychology offer an on-site service delivery model for partner schools.

Strength Psychology are experts in Educational and Developmental Psychology and partner with schools to deliver quality services on-site. Through frequent clinical supervision, consultancy from experienced educational psychologists and access to a suite of clinical assessment tools, the On-Site School model offers many benefits over a traditionally employed counsellor.

As Educational and Developmental Psychologist’s we support leaders in the education sector.

Training Areas:

Trauma-Informed Practice

Reducing challenging behaviours in schools

Positive Psychology

About You :

• Post Graduation degree in Psychology
• AHPRA Registration
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Current membership (or eligibility) of the Australian Psychological Society or AAPi desirable, and demonstrated ability to comply with the profession’s code of ethics and practice in accordance with legislation affecting psychology practice for maintenance of registration with the Psychology Board of Australia 
• Current Medicare Registration or eligibility and willingness to obtain registration when eligible
• A valid Working with Children’s Check
• You have a full, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and reliable access to a registered, fully insured vehicle.

Position Summary :

THE PRACTICE

At Strength Psychology, we strive to deliver the highest quality psychological service to children, adolescents, families and schools in the Greater Geelong community.

Strength Psychology provides a wide range of assessments and interventions to address educational and developmental problems. We use psychometric measures with all clients to clearly demonstrate outcomes and adjustments. The successful candidate will be working with a diverse caseload of NDIS clients, mental health treatment plan clients, private clients and schools. They will use evidence-based approaches to help clients with issues such as:

-     mental health (anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD)

-     behaviour management and parenting skills

-     emotional regulation skills

-     social skills

-     goal setting and attainment

-     motivation, learning and memory

-     child development

-     interpersonal relationships.

The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop amongst a close team in a young business that values:

-     High quality service

-     Being proud and transparent about client outcomes achieved

-     Team culture and loyalty

-     Innovation in psychology

-     Forward thinking service delivery

THE ROLE

As the Child and Adolescent Psychologist, you will be working with children and adolescents in a range of developmental areas including diagnostic assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Cognitive Impairments, Learning/Development delays, diagnostic assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), adaptive behaviour and/or Mental Health concerns. You will conduct one-on-one counselling sessions, conduct psychological testing, provide parent/caregiver support and write therapeutic reports as required. The role will entail service delivery from the clinic, telehealth and school visits.

THE BENEFITS

•  At Strength Psychology, you will be remunerated with an attractive salary, negotiable up to $101,000 (plus an additional $30,000 achievable through bonus structures) plus super. Contracting options are also possible.

Additionally, you will receive:

• $2000 professional development allowance per annum (pro-rata if part-time).
• Travel allowances and support to travel nationally and internationally for conference attendance.
• An iPhone for client communication
• Access to assessment and therapy tools, paid for by Strength Psychology
• Weekly clinical supervision and ongoing in-house professional development. 

THE TOP 3 REASONS TO WORK WITH US

1. Highly flexible work hours and locations - choose the hours that suit you and utilise working from home perks
2. High salary with bonuses and retention incentives
3. A close team that is innovative and forward thinking and values team culture

Key Requirements :

• Endorsement in educational and developmental psychology is highly regarded
• Prior relevant experience working with children, working in schools or in a private practice clinic
• A comprehensive understanding of the health issues impacting individuals with Mental Health concerns, ASD diagnosis and/or ID/Cognitive Impairment
• Demonstrated skill in working as part of a multidisciplinary team with a sound understanding of your role as Psychologist delivering services to young people and their families.
• Demonstrated experience/interest in the provision of clinical, evidence-based assessment and interventions with young people and their families that present with disabilities and mental health conditions.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written skills with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, establishing trust and rapport, maintaining confidentiality and record keeping 
• You are flexible in your approach to working with a variety of clients and their families, operating in an individualised way with each person

Job Responsibility :

• Psychological evidence-based intervention and counselling via 1:1 sessions, telehealth and group-based programs
• Conduct diagnostic assessments (ASD, ADHD, Mental Health, Personality Disorders) and develop effective psychological reports with tailored recommendations for schools and families.
• Conduct Risk Assessments and initiate harm minimisation strategies and techniques, including Suicide and Violent risk – provide referrals and treatment if in line with program policies and guidelines
• Conduct initial comprehensive intake assessment to determine accurate case conceptualisations and treatment plans
• Relate to young people in a manner that is relevant and appropriate for their cognitive level of functioning 
• Ensure maintenance of privacy and confidentiality in relation to client information in accordance with organisational policy, cultural protocol and professional ethics and guidelines
• Comply with established policies, procedures and other protocols required to maintain an effective and efficient practice
• Participate in supervision, team meetings, collaborative planning and performance development processes and relevant professional development activities
• Participate in quality improvement activities to maintain and improve standards of practice
• Comply with all Professional Development and supervision requirements as per APS guidelines and frameworks

Job Functions :

Psychology

Job Benefits :

$2000 professional development bonus

Selling Point :

Highly flexible working arrangements

Contact :

Jesse Diggins