Paediatric Educational/ Developmental/ Clinical Psychologist

We are so excited to be recruiting for our established paediatric clinic. We are looking for a passionate educational, developmental or Clinical Psychologist to join our allied health team. The role is variably part-time with flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle. In saying that we are looking for a permanent and committed individual to join our team and build with us. Roles are suitable for both experienced and newly registered psychologists with mentoring and support provided by our paediatricians. 

About Us

Paeds Plus is a Private Multi-Disciplinary Paediatric Clinic providing care for children through a supportive team approach. Our expanding Team consists of Paediatricians PLUS OT, Psych, Speech Pathology and Dietetics who work together in all aspects of the child's care. We cater for the health and developmental needs of all children from birth to teen years.

Established in 2022 by Dr Gareth Kameron and his passionate team, our primary focus is to provide supportive integrated care for children and their families from diagnosis to therapy. 

We believe in a collaborative approach, so you will never be on your own, lunch breaks are paid for and will include time to collaborate with other health professionals.

Employee Benefits

1. Excellent work environment, friendly team with full administrative support provided including referrals, patient appointment bookings, daily schedule planner, letters/ typing and processing payments. 
2. Guaranteed fortnightly income - financial stability and a stable hourly pay rate based on hospital-based roles.
3. No room rent or commission is required.
4. All tests and equipment will be provided with an opportunity to have input into future resourcing.
5. A combination of in-clinic and school-based services to allow you to build professional networks.
6. Professional development funding for relevant courses and upskilling.
7. Career Progression opportunities with clinical team leadership, clinic development and mentoring opportunities.
8. Working in a team approach – optimising patient outcomes through care from the in-house team of paediatricians and allied health.
9. Supported role where you don’t have to worry about running your own business.
10. Your opportunity to be involved in a new dynamic Paediatric Service.

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed registered psychologist who is qualified and experienced in either developmental, educational or clinical psychology. You will work as part of an interdisciplinary team and your practice will be underpinned by evidence-based, family-centred and person-centred frameworks. We are setting up a psychologist team, and currently, we need for an experienced psychologist to take on patients who are on our psych waiting list.

Essential Selection Criteria

• Open to School-Based and Practice-Based Therapy.
• Enthusiastic about a career with the general paediatric population.
• Passionate about advocating for neurodiversity-affirming practices, i.e. embracing all brain types.
• Exceptional verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective written communication skills for reports and correspondence.
• Ability to work independently.
• Great organisational skills, and time management skills.
• Prior knowledge or willingness to learn about disability, learning differences, Autism services, and child development.
• Interest in Play Therapy.

Eligibility requirements

• Hold a Degree in Psychology, with experience in educational, developmental or clinical psychology. 
• Fully registered as a psychologist/ Clinical Psychologist. Provisional registration is not applicable.
• Current full registration with AHPRA by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Psychologist.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
• Education Department clearances for working in schools 
• Professional Indemnity and Malpractice Insurance
• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian/New Zealand citizen or Permanent Resident
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or medical exemption
• Essential
  • Master’s degree and/or Endorsement in Clinical, Forensic, Clinical Neuropsychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology. 

Preferable Criteria

• At least two years’ experience working as an Educational/ Developmental/ Clinical Psychologist, preferably in a paediatric setting with children, young people and/or families and teachers.
• A sound knowledge of laws and ethical standards governing psychological practice.
• Knowledge and experience in delivering clinical services in a cross-cultural environment.
• Highly developed written, conceptual, analytical, planning, problem solving and organisational skills.
• Experience with or knowledge of child protection or justice clients.
• Ability to work independently, manage own time to achieve deadlines and work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with parents, professionals, other stakeholders, and team members, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to identify own learning needs, strengths and limitations and seek out appropriate tools and resources to improve own skills and competencies as required.
• Attention to detail and commitment to achieving quality outcomes and continuous quality improvement.
• Ability to learn quickly, show initiative and problem-solve with a positive attitude and growth mindset in a busy work setting.
• Demonstrated ability to be change-ready so that new processes and systems can be quickly integrated as we grow, improve, and evolve as an organisation.

Why you will love working for Paeds Plus

• Remarkable employee benefits
• Brand new medical space in Currambine
• Practice and School-Based Opportunities
• Competitive award remuneration 
• 4 weeks annual leave with 17.5% annual leave loading
• Opportunity to work collaboratively and alongside some great and highly experienced clinicians in a multidisciplinary team 
• Highly supportive career development and progression opportunities
• Administrative and practice management support 
• Cloud-based, secure practice management and participant database software 

How to apply:

Click on “Apply for this job” to submit your CV and a cover letter addressing the Essential Criteria. For more information contact: *****@paedsplus.com.au

We look forward to receiving your application.

To find out more about Paeds Plus visit: https://www.paedsplus.com.au