Psychologist Position

(Part Time with potential to grow to full time)

Spark for Life psychology is a practice offering assessment, counselling, parent support and group programs to kids and families with an emphasis on supporting neurodiversity. We are striving to build a caring team of professionals who are passionate about helping kids and their families and providing quality healthcare.​

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We have a strong referral base and are looking for experienced psychologists to join our team to provide quality services to our families.

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The person we are seeking will:

• Be caring, warm, fun and enthusiastic

• Be honest, mature, loyal, adaptable and flexible

• Be confident in yourself and your ability to learn

• Love working in a team and want to be part of a work family

• Aim to be neurodiversity affirming

• Willing to work from an attachment and strengths based perspective

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Essential criteria:

• Recognised qualification as a Psychologist with AHPRA registration

• Medicare provider

• Strong clinical experience, at least 5 years’ experience (minimum of 2+ years’ experience working with children)

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team

• Experience with assessment and diagnosis of child development difficulties (ASD, ADHD and learning difficulties) on the job training, supervision and support available.

• Experience working with neurodiverse children is highly regarded

• Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills with an ability to work flexibly

• Sound clinical reasoning for planning and implementing individual therapy sessions

• Private indemnity insurance

• Working with Children Check, Police Check, First Aid certification 

That little Extra:

• Experience running group programs or have interest in co-facilitating groups

• Experience working with neurodiverse children is highly regarded

• Training in Circles of Security, Theraplay, Play therapy or ACT

• Have a passion for a particular area, tell us more, we’re all about passion

• Interest in working after hours or weekends is desired but not essential

• Want to develop skills in assessment – training and supervision can be provided on the job

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What we offer:

•  Above award wage commensurate with qualification and experience (Starting salary ranges from $102,000-113,000)

• Additional 2 weeks annual leave (total of 6 weeks paid annual leave) and flexible working hours

• Regular individual and group supervision

• Support to increase your therapeutic skills and expertise

• Encouragement and support to develop own interest area’s in Psychological interventions and client groups

• Opportunity to help develop and run group programs

• The chance to be part of a work family

• To work collaboratively to positively impact the lives of our clients