Clinical Psychologist - Contract

Clinical Psychologist - Contract position 

Job Title:Clinical Psychologist - Specialising in Eating Disorders

Company Name: Nutrition Health & Wellbeing

Job Location: Brunswick West, Melbourne (On-site)

About Us: Nutrition Health & Wellbeing is a leading provider of nutrition and dietetic services, dedicated to enhancing the health and wellbeing of individuals and families in Victoria. At Nutrition Health and Wellbeing, we engage with numerous clients who are presently receiving psychological support. Our dietitians at our West Brunswick clinic hold NEDC Accreditation and work extensively with individuals experiencing Eating Disorders and disordered eating patterns. Therefore, we believe it would be advantageous to foster collaborative efforts with psychologists to help support clients who require pyschological services.

We are now expanding our services to include a team of allied health to work in our standalone clinic in Brunswick West.  If you are passionate about improving the lives of individuals through interdisciplinary collaboration, we invite you to apply and be a part of our mission to promote comprehensive wellness.

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical psychological services to clients with a special interest in eating disorders and disordered eating
• Conduct assessments, diagnoses, and develop individualised treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with our team of dietitians to provide a holistic approach to care in the area of eating disorders.
• Provide evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and other modalities as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records and documentation.
• Adhere to professional code of ethics and standards of practice set forth by the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
• Assist with marketing activities.
• Attend team meetings as required.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
• Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Experience working with clients with eating disorders is highly desirable.
• Strong empathy, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) guidelines
• Experience working in a diverse population 

Benefits:

• Competitive contractor rates based on experience and qualifications.
• Flexible work hours.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Flexible working space and ability to create own room set up.
• Admininstration support 
• Exposure on a busy, shop front signage 
• Established relationships with existing referral base

Additional Information:

We are looking for a passionate, empathetic, and motivated Clinical Psychologist to join our team at Nutrition Health & Wellbeing. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a special interest in eating disorders to work alongside our dietitians and provide a holistic approach to care in this area.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to *****@nhwellbeing.com.au 

Please specify your availability.

Applications close on 13/4/2024 

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of children and families in the Melbourne community!