Clinical Psychologist /Family Law evaluations
PsychologyCamberwell is a prominent specialist private psychology practice, delivering a high-qualitypsycho-legal evaluations, primarily in family law. Our practice undertakes 750family law evaluations each year, and several hundred children's court,criminal, educational, and civil assessments yearly. Our practice has been reliedon over the last 25 years by legal practitioners and the family court toprovide high quality advice via report and court evidence on the needs ofchildren and parents in custody disputes.
Our Director, DrSimon Kennedy, has been a Clinical & Forensic Psychologist in Melbourne formore than 40 years.We have a small teamof highly experienced clinical psychologists with many years of specialist experience.Our training, supervision and weekly case consultation conferences support thequality of the assessments and decision making in the court matters, withreliance on gold standard evaluation approaches.
We provide formaland informal training in family law evaluations, court evidence, and reportwriting, and in other domains, and ongoing PD, support and supervision. Wellestablished assessment and report writing skills, & high ethical standardsare essential.
An opportunityexists to contribute to our team with flexible working arrangements.We are seeking a passionate and motivatedpsychologist to join the team to work alongside our dynamic clinical team and super-efficientadministrative support team.
We pride ourselvesin recognising opportunities in diversifying workloads and responsibilitieswith the opportunity to develop your skills in particular areas ofinterest.
We are currentlyseeking a clinical psychologist on a full-time basis (assessments and caseconference and training in the office, reports possible from home possible andin the clinic) to join our wonderful private practice as an independent contractor,located in Camberwell.We have theability of taking on 2 half/part time people.
Whowe are at Psychology Camberwell?
Is this you?
* Clinical Psychologist and / or Forensic Psychologist
* Full time or Part / half time
* Prior family law and or psycho-legalexperience may be an advantage but not required.
Want to learn toundertake specialist psychological assessments in court-related matters:
* Family Law (our central practicefocus)
* Children's Law – Child Protection
* Civil / Compensation, Criminal Law,Victims of Crime
* Other assessment areas - children'scognitive and developmental/educational assessments, neuropsychologicalassessments, juvenile justice, NDIS
* Treatment: family and parents/children's matters, adults in legal matters, adults and couples andcounselling.
Whywork with us at Psychology Camberwell?
* When you join our reputable, warm andcollaborative team, you will assist our children, families, the courts, and thelegal practitioners
* Clinical and professional support fromDirector and senior team
* Ourpremises are purpose builtand offer reception/waiting rooms, 8 consulting rooms includinggroup/family/assessment rooms, with security and video
* Referral of assessments, arrangementof assessments, full reception/billing services and administrative assistance
* Provision of report protocols,templates and models, in-service professional development, Clinical guidanceand weekly 2 hour case conference
* Supervision (including for APSClinical College membership) can be negotiated
* Regular professional development inhouse and external
* Online psychometric testing, broadrange of test materials and clinical resources, regional services and officesare available.
* Our contractor model that allows broadbenefits for clinicians.
Applications
* Psychologists with Masters or DoctoralLevel training are encouraged to apply
* Clinicians with Clinical and/or Forensicqualifications
* Commitment to timely, high quality,ethical psychological assessments
* Sound administrative skills, timemanagement and clinical skills
* Ability to commit to offering serviceson a regular basis
* Experienced in working with a range ofpsychological conditions and clientele
* Able to work independently andautonomously, but also cooperatively
* An interest in psycho-legal processes
* Experience in use of psychometricinstruments in assessment
* Eligible to obtain an ABN/ACN andProfessional Indemnity Insurance
* Registration/membership with AHPRA andAPS
* Previous experience in the area isdesirable, experience in and aptitude for report writing is essential
* Melbourne and outer metro/regionalclinicians interested may wish to apply
* Remunerationdetails supplied at interview.
Please provideyour CV and referee details to
Contact Details Phone queries to Joyce Damches or Melissa Miller Tel: 03 9017 8117 / 03 9017 3646
Email queries to Dr Simon Kennedy or Mr Michael Bilyk -
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