Psychologist

Our client is a national provider of blindness and low vision services. They're a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to creating opportunities for independence with integrity and respect. As a major participant in the international blindness community, they're now seeking a part-time paediatric psychologist to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified individual to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with visual impairments and their families. If you're a passionate paediatric psychologist looking to make a difference, our client wants to hear from you.

Benefits:

• Salary starting at $88k + super + packaging
• Major professional development opportunities
• Additional leave is available via purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
• Opportunities to upskill
• Fitness passport
• 3 days paid leave over Christmas 

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based counselling services to children, young people, and families with vision impairment issues.
• Assess developmental learning and behavioural difficulties using appropriate tools.
• Develop and review information and resources for clients.
• Promote and represent the organization in relevant forums.
• Maintain internal and external networks and provide professional development.
• Monitor and maintain accurate client records and stay up-to-date with new research.
• Support student supervision and collaboration with learning institutions.
• Follow safety procedures and adhere to organizational policies and procedures.
• Work collaboratively with service delivery staff and regional managers to provide best practice services.

Essential Criteria:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology recognized by the relevant organizations.
• Current registration with relevant organizations.
• Previous experience in paediatric counselling.
• Knowledge and passion for working with children, young people, and families.
• Knowledge of person-centred, family-centred, and transdisciplinary approaches.
• Ability to work in transdisciplinary teams and understanding of child development.
• Skill in providing psychological interventions and therapy to children and families.
• Proven experience with developmental assessments and ability to write professional case notes.
• Empathy and emotional maturity with the ability to adapt to changes.
• Familiarity with the Expanded Core Curriculum and experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse families (desirable).

Additional Information 

• A number of probity checks are required including holding a current working with children and undertaking a National police checks.

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