Psychologist

Clinical or Counselling Psychologist 

(2-4 days)

The Opportunity

If you are looking for a professional, friendly psychological practice where all staff is valued, flexibility is offered, and you have great support from our Admin and Clinical team, then this may be the position for you.

About Us

Western Psychological Services (WPS) are one of the most highly regarded providers of private Psychological Services in the Western suburbs of Melbourne with a focus on offering personalised, professional support to clinicians and excellent client service quality.

Our team of skilled and dynamic clinicians includes Clinical, Counselling, Educational and Developmental, and General Psychologists who work with a wonderful admin team. 

WPS is widely respected for excellence in clinical care is a well-known private practice and has a steady stream of referrals to both our child and adult treatment teams. We have a strong ethical compass that guides our business decisions and our clinical services are highly sought after.  

We have a robust reputation in the outer West for managing multifaceted presentations such as PTSD and trauma, while also providing intervention to general psychological presentations. Our clients are referred with a broad range of clinical, and sub-clinical presentations, and complex issues. Psychologists at WPS have diverse interests in mood disorders, neurodiversity, pre-and post-natal care, grief and loss, eating disorders couples therapy, and ADHD assessments, to name a few. 

Why Work with WPS

WPS offer

• Flexible Working Arrangements. Determine your client load, and work the days, and times, you want to, onsite and remotely.
• Ongoing professional development & Supervision. Ongoing structured support is tailored to suit your skill level, experience, and professional requirements. Enjoy regular scheduled individual/group supervision and support (available onsite and online) and access to our in-house professional development opportunities.
• Positive work culture. Work in an ethical, caring, relaxed workplace with a diverse and dynamic team where collaboration, mutual clinical support  in a learning environment are at the forefront. You will be an integral part of our  team, working closely with colleagues who share your dedication to making a positive impact.
• Financially rewarding. Earn an excellent private practice income in a well-established practice.  Your experience and training deserve recognition. We offer a competitive income ensuring your dedication and expertise are rewarded.
• Full Administrative Support. We understand the importance of streamlining your clinical services, while we handle the logistics. With dedicated administrative support, you can focus on what you do best. 
• Secure & Easy to function IT Systems. WPS works with a health-focused IT provider that provides well-developed, secure, and integrated IT systems. Included are practice protocols and pre-formatted letter generation, enabling you to focus on client work. 
• Resources. Our clinic has an extensive shared resource library with therapy tools and assessments.

WPS also provides: 

• The opportunity to network with a group of approx. 20 mental health clinicians working in the organisation.
• Opportunity to develop your areas of interest, and work to your strengths.
• Onsite parking.
• Renovated offices inc. heritage building and therapeutic garden.
• The ability to build a solid and predictable caseload. Referrals from a range of medical, government, private and mental health agencies
• Fully serviced and furnished office, comfortable and secure consulting rooms.
• We have well developed online and in house client referrals.

The Role - Clinical or Counselling Psychologist

• WPS are seeking a compassionate, warm, and enthusiastic adult clinical and/or counselling psychologist (18+) in our Melton office for 2-4 days as a contractor (can include partial remote work). 
• The Role includes conducting collaborative assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions with clients.

Essential Criteria

• Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Indemnity Insurance
• ABN
• Police Check & Working with Children's Check
• Eligibility for Medicare provider number
• Ability to work independently 

It is preferred that you;

• Have a warm, collegial, flexible, and open/warm demeanour and enjoy working in a supportive team environment.
• Are client process and outcome focussed.
• Have a Masters or Doctoral Degree 
• Have the capacity and experience to assess & develop treatment formulations & plans.
• Are passionate about your work and helping people like we are.
• Have the capacity to work independently in a supportive environment. 
• Reliable and committed to providing a high-quality of service to clients.
• Enjoy collaborating with colleagues, can work well with and contribute to an exemplary team of psychologists
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development and ethical practice

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Please forward inquiries and CV in the first instance to Dr Angelo Pagano

Please note applications will be assessed as they are received so you are encouraged to apply early. The start date open to negotiation with the successful applicant.

Also, you are welcome to visit our practice with no obligation and to request to speak with psychologists who work here about their experience in confidence.

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