AddressWe are looking for an incredible Child and Adolescent Psychologist to join our growing team!
Company: Mind Connect Psychology Kogarah
Location: Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
Who are we?
At Mind Connect Psychology, we pride ourselves on fostering an incredible team culture where collaboration, support, and growth thrive. As an established and well regarded mental health clinic in Kogarah, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents, and families. Our therapeutic approach is guided by our core values of integrity, acceptance, balance, connection, and growth. These values are not just words on paper but principles that drive every interaction with our clients and with each other as a team.
Our modern, spacious and welcoming office is located in the heart of Kogarah, with public transport, shops, cafes and restaurants at our doorstep. We have established a strong referral base within the St George and Sutherland area and have built and fostered trusted relationships with our local GP’s, Schools and allied health providers. We are an NDIS registered, neuro-affirming practice that focuses on inclusive practices and prioritises work/life balance.
Job Description:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychologist to join our team.
A day at Mind Connect Psychology would involve:
- Conducting comprehensive case conceptualisation to understand the emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs of your Child and Adolescent clients.
- Developing and implementing individualised treatment plans tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Providing evidence-based interventions, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, play therapy, family therapy, and other modalities, to address various psychological issues.
- Collaborating effectively with families, caregivers, and other professionals involved in your client’s care.
- Maintaining accurate and timely records of client progress and treatment outcomes, including communication with referrers and reports
You will need:
- Full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
- Eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider number.
- Current Working with Children Check and agreement to seek NDIS Worker Check, if successful
- Current professional indemnity insurance.
- Demonstrated experience working with children, adolescents and their families in a private practice, community, health or educational setting.
- Strong psychological assessment and diagnostic skills, with the ability to formulate comprehensive treatment plans.
- Proficiency in administering cognitive, learning and behavioural assessments e.g., WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, ADOS, ADI-R, Conners. This is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with clients and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams including GP’s, schools and allied health providers.
- Your own digital device to use at the practice.
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development, aligned with our core value of growth and AHPRA requirements.
Why should you choose Mind Connect Psychology?
- Join a team which prioritises CONNECTION. We know working in private practice can be isolating - We want to change this! We offer regular individual clinical supervision and mentoring with Board Approved Supervisors, regular group supervision, and “Quarter Connects” which involve bringing our whole team together to connect outside of the office as human beings.
- Administrative support - Our incredible Client Experience Officer is on site to provide administrative support and a friendly face to you and your clients.
- Flexible hours and days to suit you.
- Choose your pattern of service delivery and breaks across your day - essential for avoiding clinician burnout.
- Choice of employment models including Contractor or Part Time/Full Time permanent employment.
- Online clinical management software (Halaxy) which streamlines the client and clinician experience ensuring your time is spent with your client, not drowning in admin!
- Opportunity to build your caseload over time - Prioritising the client profile you love working with.
- Offices which are equipped with extensive resources to support Child and Adolescent therapy e.g., sand trays, creative art materials, relationship building and therapeutic games.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture driven by our core values - we celebrate life's moments as a team and love cake and coffee!
- Access to a professional development budget to support the development of your clinical skills.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and families in our local community.
If you are passionate about helping children and Adolescents thrive and are looking for a rewarding career opportunity within an incredible team, we encourage you to apply for the Child and Adolescent Psychologist position at Mind Connect Psychology Kogarah. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and experience to ****@mindconnect.sydney.
We look forward to welcoming you to our team!
