Clinical Psychologist / Registered Psychologist

Salary Packages up to $130 000 per year

Significant Sign-On Bonus Available 

Position Available

We have a fulltime or part-time position available for Generally Registered Psychologists and Clinical Psychologists to come on board. 

Join our team as a psychologist and be a part of a clinic that places a premium on cultivating a warm, nurturing, and harmonious environment. We are committed to fostering a supportive and professional atmosphere that empowers our team members to shape their week according to their preferences. At our clinic, you have the autonomy to choose your workdays and hours, as well as the freedom to select the clients you want to work with. We encourage you to diversify your responsibilities by providing individual therapy, conducting assessments, or even engaging in supervisory roles. We place strong emphasis on work-life balance, with a standard fulltime workweek consisting of just four days of client work and one whole day for case management. Your well-being is paramount to us, and we invite you to bring your expertise to our team to grow with us. 

About the Clinic

At Minds & Hearts, we provide professional support and assistance for individuals living with neurodiverse conditions, through Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy. We also share our extensive expertise in the field of neurodiversity with professionals, educators, parents and people alike to encourage understanding and acceptance of neurodiverse populations. 

Our services cater to a diverse range of presentation beyond the neurotypical population, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder, disrupted attachment, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Communication Disorders, Learning Disorders, Motor Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities.

We recognise that learning about and comprehending neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental conditions can be profoundly enlightening, empowering, and supportive experience for clients. This is why we place great importance on working with families, friends, and other stakeholders. We hold the belief that a lasting environment of understanding and acceptance for individuals is achieved through meaningful conversations that nurture self-awareness, all anchored in a spirit of compassion.

We see the two core pillars of our work as being therapy and assessment:

Therapy – We offer ongoing therapy through individual Psychology, Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy services. Additionally, we provide group program services and school and home visits. 

Assessment – Our services include formal clinical assessments, using both clinical judgement and evidence-based tools to understand and identify whether an individual meets diagnostic criteria for Neurodevelopmental Conditions. We also provide other forms of assessment, including learning, functional and language assessments. 

Each member of our dedicated team is handpicked for their passion for helping individuals living with neurodevelopmental conditions, as well as their families and communities. Together, we strive to create an environment where each person is understood, accepted, and empowered for life. Guided by our mission statement, together, we journey towards love with excellence. 

About the Role

We are seeking a Generally Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychologists to come on board. 

Clinical staff are provided with access to a number of diagnostic assessment instruments and can be trained to administer diagnostic and neurocognitive assessments for a variety of presentations. Opportunities will be provided for assessing and treating individuals of all ages who may be living directly or indirectly with neurodevelopmental presentations. We offer regular in-house individual supervision, as well as weekly peer group supervision to support your growth and development. 

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to advance their careers and expertise in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental presentations. There are ample opportunities for career growth and guidance along the way. 

Our competitive salary packages are designed to reward your commitment, with earnings potentially reaching up to $130 000, depending on the number of clients you choose to see each week and your preferences for work/life balance.  

What we Offer

Culture and the well-being of our staff is integral to Minds & Hearts, and we see our commitment to your support and guidance to be just as important as our commitment to our clients. As part of our commitment to our staff, we offer:

• A holistic approach and perspective to your work-life eco-system, with a focus on realistic caseloads, regular leave, flexible work arrangements (days and hours) and active caseload monitoring of presentations, severities and your clinical passions; 
• Fulltime role we offer only 4 days of client work and 1 day case management;
• A mentorship and professional growth approach. We provide our staff with professional guidance and mentorship, and professional development opportunities;
• Pro-active support and open conversations for our staff to discover and develop their passions and careers, facilitating opportunities for research, presentations and training, supervision and more;
• A warm, friendly and supportive team;
• A multidisciplinary team approach to treatment and assessment;
• Opportunities to be trained in the ADOS-2;
• Regular in-house training;
• Clinical supervision by board approved supervisors Dr David Zimmerman, Dr Wesley Turner, Dr Hugh Walker and Katrina Chamberlain;
• Active involvement in a diverse range of research projects in collaboration with local and international universities with some supervisors being Honorary Fellows of The University of Queensland;
• Supervisors are experienced in providing supervision to university clinical psychology programs in Queensland both in internships and externship opportunities with University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and Griffith University. 
• Regular peer and informal supervision;
• Administration support;
• Competitive salary rates and/or contractor rates;
• Brand new, modern, fully equipped professional office. Secured on-site parking is available.

Essential Criteria

• General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• Hold or be eligible for registration with Medicare.
• Functions well in team environments with an attitude that is open to learning new ideas as well as teaching others the knowledge you’ve attained.
• Passion for working with individuals with a variety of presentations, including physical, intellectual and/or functional disabilities.
• Demonstrated clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and/or families. 

Applicant’s qualities may include (OPTIONAL):

• Open to working with individuals of all ages.
• Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology.
• Strong theoretical knowledge of Neurodevelopmental Conditions and common psychological presentations.
• Experience in supporting and treating individuals with Neurodevelopmental Conditions. 
• We are open to discussing opportunities for the Clinical Registrar Program and full-time employment for those that are eligible. 

How Can I Apply

If Minds and Hearts sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to hear from you! Please feel free to contact our Practice Manager Hannah McInnes via email **************@mindsanhearts.net.

Visit our website www.mindsandhearts.net to learn more about us.