Psychologist Supervisor (2 x 0.5 positions)

Reports To: Directors of Psychs in Schools

Days: 3 days per week

Location: Must be located in the Melbourne/Geelong Region due regular school visits but you can choose to work from home. Our schools are located across Melbourne and Geelong metropolitan areas such as North-East, North-West and South-East Melbourne, Geelong, Werribee area and some MM2+ areas on the metropolitan fringe.

Position Summary: 

Psychs in Schools, a rapidly expanding leader in school mental health services, is seeking two Psychologist Supervisors who is are Psychologists and board approved supervisors to strategically guide and enhance our psychological services statewide. This roles offers a unique blend of clinical supervision, operational management, and the chance to significantly impact the mental health landscape within Australian schools. With evaluations showcasing our service's excellence beyond industry standards, we are looking to find a key leader to help continue our trajectory of surpassing Australian mental health benchmarks.

Core Responsibilities: 

- Provide focused, evidence-based supervision to supervisees, ensuring compliance with ethical codes and professional standards.

- Oversee the implementation of Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT) and other evidence-based practices.

- Manage sensitive data and requests for access to client files in line with legal and ethical guidelines.

- Lead initiatives to develop and enhance Psychs in Schools' offerings on our Learning and Development Platform.

- Collaborate with school leaders to supervisee development and address performance issues.

What We Offer:

- A competitive salary with superannuation and generous travel allowances.

- A significant annual budget for professional development. ($2,000 annual budget and networking opportunities with leading psychologists)

- Regular engagement with leading psychologists for continual learning and networking.

- An organisational culture that values work-life balance, with proactive strategies to minimize time wastage and maximize impact.

- A role that not only shapes the provision of mental health services but also contributes to the professional growth of future psychologists.

Your Contribution:

- Balance the dual focus of operational management with the nurturing of early-career psychologists.

- Support a caseload of up to 12 provisional psychologists completing Masters placements and 5&1 internships

- Attend introductory meetings with interns and school leadership teams

- Triage school referrals to match with supervisee competency level and development needs 

- Bring innovative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.

- Enhance our mission to empower school communities with unparalleled mental health services.

Our Vision and Mission:

We are committed to elevating mental health care by combining gold-standard training with premier psychological treatment. Our vision is to be recognised throughout Australia for exceptional mental health support and dedication to developing the next generation of psychologists. We empower school communities with exceptional services and shape the early careers of psychologists through holistic placements, fostering excellence and confidence in mental healthcare delivery.

To Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in roles that demand both strategic oversight and hands-on involvement, we would love to hear from you. Submit your application, including a cover letter and resume, to info@psychsinschools.com