Position Summary:
Psychs in Schools, a rapidly expanding leader in school mental health services, is seeking two Psychologist Supervisors who are Psychologists and either Clinically or Ed/Dev endorsed board approved supervisors to strategically guide and enhance our psychological services statewide. This roles offers a unique blend of clinical supervision, operational management, and the chance to significantly impact the mental health landscape within Australian schools. With evaluations showcasing our service's excellence beyond industry standards, we are looking to find a key leader to help continue our trajectory of surpassing Australian mental health benchmarks.
What We Offer:
- Work with leading educational and clinical psychologists in Australia and take your supervision and leadership skills to a new level.
- A competitive salary with superannuation and generous travel allowances.
- A significant annual budget for professional development. ($2,000 annual budget and networking opportunities with leading psychologists)
- Regular engagement with leading psychologists for continual learning and networking.
- An organisational culture that values work-life balance, with proactive strategies to minimize time wastage and maximize impact.
- A role that not only shapes the provision of mental health services but also contributes to the skilled growth of future psychologists.
Core Responsibilities:
- Provide focused, evidence-based supervision to supervisees, ensuring compliance with ethical codes and professional standards.
- Oversee the implementation of Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) and other evidence-based practices (training provided).
- Manage sensitive data and requests for access to client files in line with legal and ethical guidelines.
- Lead initiatives to develop and enhance Psychs in Schools' offerings on our Learning and Development Platform.
- Collaborate with school leaders and university placement coordinators to supervise development and address performance issues.
Your Contribution:
- Balance the dual focus of operational management with the nurturing of early-career psychologists.
- Support a caseload (number based on FTE) of provisional psychologists completing Masters placements and 5&1 internships
- Attend introductory meetings with provisional psychologists and school leadership teams onsite and online
- Triage school referrals to match with supervisee competency level and development needs
- Bring innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
- Enhance our mission to empower school communities with unparalleled mental health services.
Reports To: Chief Psychologist
Days: 5 days per week
Location: Our schools are located across Melbourne and Geelong metropolitan areas as well as rural and regional locations across Victoria. The ability to travel with own transport is a necessary part of this role.
Our Vision and Mission:
We are committed to elevating mental health care by combining gold-standard training with premier psychological treatment. Our vision is to be recognised throughout Australia for exceptional mental health support and dedication to developing the next generation of psychologists. We empower school communities with exceptional services and shape the early careers of psychologists through holistic placements, fostering excellence and confidence in mental healthcare delivery.
To put it simply our mission is two-fold:
- Provide service to children and families that wouldn't otherwise get psychological support
- Become recognised as the best placement and internship experience in Australia for provisional psychologists
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
-Psychologists with endorsement in Clinical or Ed/Dev Psychology
- Board approved supervisor status
- Prior experience working in schools or with children and adolescents
- Knowledge and application of Feedback Informed Treatment and Deliberate Practice is desirable
To Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in roles that demand both strategic oversight and hands-on involvement, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application, including a cover letter and resume via Seek.
📌 Psychologist Supervisor
🏢 Psychs in Schools
📍 Melbourne