Are you a registered psychologist looking to make a meaningful career move?
Two roles with Vital Health available: Dalby or Roma.
Join our multidisciplinary team and make a real difference to rural, remote and indigenous communities.
What's Vital Health's mission?
Vital Health is a leading multi-disciplinary Allied Health organisation on a mission to improve health access to rural, remote, and indigenous communities. Our intrepid team have made a difference for over 30 years, across an ever-growing 3000km of Queensland & New South Wales and have helped countless individuals achieve their goals along the way.
We love debunking myths with new grads about what it means to work in rural practice and pride ourselves on our extensive clinical experience, multi-disciplinary innovation, and person-centred approach to therapy. We believe everyone should have access to exceptional in-person therapy services, no matter where they live
We are looking for (2) Psychologists to help our Roma and Charleville Clinics.
Why might you want to join our team?
* Enjoy a genuinely fun and supportive team – no need for exaggerated marketing schemes here… you come to a rural clinic to make a difference and stay for the down-to-earth culture and life-long friends you make along the way.
* Comprehensive orientation, professional development, NDIS & admin training
* Attend Professional Development weekends away – where we take river cruises, visit vineyards, and benefit from the teachings of national thought leaders in Dietetics.
* Unrivalled renumeration; relocation support package and bonus scheme for motivated individuals.
* FIFO position considered for experienced candidates
* Competitive professional development allowance in addition to your salary to support your professional growth and maintain our high-quality clinical standards.
* Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians, Registered Mental Health Occupational Therapists to achieve your clients' goals.
* Feel supported by an experienced team of Admin & NDIS support
* Work in a multitude of work environments – in fully resourced paediatrics & adults clinics, in community centres, schools, kindies and shearing sheds.
Psychologist Position:
As one of our valued team members, you will be responsible for
* Providing high quality assessment and intervention services.
* Working under our unique 'Preventative Mental Health Services Program' in a multidisciplinary setting.
* Working alongside other allied health professionals in the South West Queensland Team, including: Exercise Physiologists, Occupational Therapists, Dietitian, Mental Health OT, Speech Pathologists, and Physiotherapists.
* Provide services under the NDIS and engage in weekly multi-disciplinary NDIS case conferences.
* Travel, on a regular roster, to smaller towns to provide services (all travel expenses covered).
* Prepare and present information sessions for educators, parents, other professionals and/or internal staff.
* Participate in regular professional development, internally and whole- of-clinic teams.
Who are you?
* A Senior Psychologist
* You have a friendly and fun nature and want to make a difference to communities who have limited access to therapy.
* You're ambitious in your career and would like to work collaborate with other experienced allied health professionals.
* You are looking for an organisation that prioritises clinical support, professional development & team culture.
* You're keen to be part of a dynamic team who are passionate about what they do.
* You enjoy challenging yourself and the idea of taking on a diverse case-load excites you
* You are not afraid of adventure and look forward to providing much-needed services to remote country towns
* You have confidence in clinical decision making and problem solving.
* You have formal qualifications in Psychology or Clinical Psychology, AHPRA registration and full legal rights of working in Australia.
Why choose to live out here?
By joining the Vital Health team, you will have the opportunity to experience for yourself the beauty of the bush. In each of our locations there is so much to love – bush-walks, gorgeous rivers & camping spots, hot-springs, classic country pubs, sporting groups, close-knit communities (who are so grateful to have you), music events, art & music festivals, country camel races and so much more.
Each town has a unique vibe, and our various teams all have their own personal reasons for loving the lifestyle & work environment. Our team in Roma love its social and cultural life, the easy commute to work and the life-long friendships that they have made. Weekends in the Maranoa include trips to the white-cliffs and waterfalls of the Canarvon Gorge or to the hot springs of Mitchell; while weekday afternoons are spent going to the local gyms, catching up with friends over coffee or playing sport.
Get in touch to find out more:
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Contract length: 24 months
Pay: $104,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year
Application Question(s):
* How many years' experience do you have as a psychologist?
* Are you interested in FIFO or Full-Time/Part-time work?
Licence/Certification:
* AHPRA registration (Preferred)
* National Police Certificate check (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 06/09/2024