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Location: Brisbane - Yeerongpilly / Sandgate
Pay: $49.31 - $66.83 p/hour + salary packaging + 11.5% super
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our clients, ranging from 2-year-olds to adolescents.
* Supportive and inclusive environment working for a leading NFP organisation
* Fantastic salary packaging opportunities (increased take home pay)
* Opportunity to learn and use Auslan in a bilingual workforce
About The Role
The Psychologist is primarily responsible for providing psychological services to d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing children from 2 years old to adolescents and their families primarily under NDIS funding, within the Therapy and Family Services Team (TAFS) at Deaf Connect. The Psychologist will work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team with other allied health professionals.
Main Responsibilities Of The Role Include
* Providing psychological support to clients from various backgrounds, age groups, and with different psychological needs
* Developing and implementing evidence-based intervention programs tailored to individual clients
* Assessing and managing clinical risks, including handling crisis situations and complex cases
* Keeping accurate clinical records in line with legal and organisational requirements
* Preparing reports and documentation for both internal and external stakeholders
* Monitoring and evaluating interventions, making adjustments as needed
* Collaborating with staff to ensure the best outcomes for clients
* Working independently, while contributing to a multidisciplinary team
You'll also have opportunities to help shape service policies, participate in team meetings, and support the growth of the psychology service at Deaf Connect. Your expertise will be valued as you contribute to the development of your colleagues and the wider team.
About You
In your application, let us know if you have these key skills and experience:
* Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with at least three years' experience
* Eligibility for, or current membership with, the Australian Psychological Society (APS) or relevant professional body.
* Experience treating children (2 years and up) across a broad range of presentations.
* Ability to provide services under NDIS.
* Knowledge and skills in clinical best practice, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) and principles
* of Family Centred Practice (FCP).
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise a caseload, adjusting priorities to meet deadlines and respond to urgent matters.
* Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
* Current driver's licence.
You should also let us know if you have these other great skills:
* Experience in Auslan highly regarded.
* Experience in Psychology assessments, including developmental assessments, cognitive and academic assessments, and diagnostic assessments (such as for Autism and ADHD).
About Us
Deaf Connect is the largest, whole-of-life service provider and social impact organisation for Deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Australians. We stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture and language.
Our organisational values of Heart, Courage, and Discovery stand with the Deaf community to build capacity and influence social change while paying respect to history, culture, and language.
We offer an attractive benefits program including:
* Salary packaging, enabling you to make huge savings on tax and maximise your pay
* Flexibility regarding working arrangements
* Discount membership to gyms and facilities throughout Australia
* Free annual flu vaccinations
* Free comprehensive online learning portal
* Free financial wellness support through our default super fund
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