Psychologist Job Opportunity
THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you a therapist looking for an exciting private practice opportunity?
We offer our psychologists:
- A strong referral network
- The opportunity to develop your own profile, including your own email address, business cards, website profile, the opportunity for you to contribute to our website content & leverage off our large social network community
- Excellent practice management systems and support including an electronic diary, SMS confirmation of appointments and administration support
- Access to our professional resources including book & testing library, e-journals, and course notes
- Regular supervision
- Opportunity to work within a supportive, like minded team
- Generous contracting arrangement
KEY DUTIES
- Provision of evidence based therapeutic input for individuals, families and groups
- Provision of discrete therapeutic services, such as relaxation skills, distress tolerance skills etc
- Maintain records of all interactions to a professional standard
- Enforce and follow up cancellation/ rescheduling fees
- Maintain & build relationships with various stakeholders, including GPs, psychiatrists and other allied health practitioners
- Write letters for various stakeholders, including GPs, psychiatrists and other allied health practitioners
- Administer comprehensive psychological assessments upon referrals, including administer of psychometric tests, review of relevant client case history
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Full registration with the Psychology Board or Australian Association of Social Workers & eligibility for medicare rebates
- Interest in working with people experiencing body image, eating and exercise issues
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to use or acquire expertise in the use of electronic records systems and databases (training will be provided)
- Familiarity with issues comorbid with eating disorders, such as depression, anxiety, personality issues & complex’s trauma
DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in a private practice setting
- Demonstrated experience in building relationships with stakeholders
- Familiarity with a health based paradigm- and willingness to operate within this framework
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Employment is on a contracting basis
The suitable applicant will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks.
For further information please contact Sarah McMahon via sarah@bodymatters.com.au