AddressSeeking Registered Psychologist – Tree Change to the Grampians!
Opportunity for a friendly and enthusiastic Psychologist to join a growing practice in regional Western Victoria. This role includes supervision and mentoring and would therefore be ideally suited to an early career Psychologist. Provisional Psychologists are also welcome to apply.
Who We Are
Grampians Clinical and Child Psychology is a growing practice in Horsham. Our team is currently made up of a full time Practice Manager and two Psychologists. We are expanding due to a huge demand in the region for mental health care support and would love to welcome the right people to come and join our friendly team.
About the Role
We are looking for a registered Psychologist who is passionate about providing great care for children, adolescents and adults in our community. You can choose to specialise in adult work, child work, couples or families, depending on your preference.
We value work-life balance and have a burnout prevention caseload model which includes plenty of scheduled time for writing notes and reports, the ability to buy back additional annual leave, no evening or weekend work (unless preferred) and caseload monitoring to ensure a balance of mild to more difficult presentations.
You will be supported to develop your career in directions you are passionate about and to build a caseload that reflects your particular interests.
Funding for up to $5000 per annum for professional development can be applied for through the Rural Workforce Agency Victoria, and we also provide financial support for your professional development.
Flexibility
Work-life balance is a core value in our practice, which is why we offer:
-Five weeks paid annual leave
-Flexibility in the number of hours, full time or part time - choose the EFT that works for you
-The option to work from home whenever appropriate (e.g. administration tasks or Telehealth appointments). If your caseload allows, we support you to provide Telehealth as much as you prefer. We understand that Horsham is a long way from the major cities, and if you would like to split your work between remote and in clinic, we can support this.
-Plenty of time for administration, reading/case conceptualisation and peer consultation, without unreasonable case load expectations. We like to enjoy our work and be fresh and energised, not burnt out!
-We are open to a percentage split contracting arrangement if this is preferred
Other Perks
-We believe in paying good people well, and the salary is well above the award rate. Our salary for an early career, registered Psychologist is $100,000 including super.
- Signing bonus of $5000 payable at 12 months.
-We have a great range of resources including a fully resourced play therapy space and a comprehensive test library, including the WISC, WIAT, WAIS, WRAT, Children’s Memory Scale, TEA-Ch, ADOS, NEPSY-II and many more
-You will have the freedom to pursue your own areas of interest and build a caseload that reflects this
- Access to up to $5,000 PD budget
-Potential for relocation and retention package through Rural Workforce Victoria
Registrar Program and Supervision
For those seeking Clinical Endorsement, we provide all the opportunities and support to complete the Clinical Psychology Registrar program. The registrar program includes intensive supervision covering multiple areas including working across the lifespan and helping grow your clinical frameworks.
You would be supervised by the director/principal Psychologist, Dr Catherine de Vaus, who is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor. Catherine has worked in the public and private sector for over 20 years, including at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, and the Albert Road Clinic in Melbourne.
Necessary Criteria
We are looking for someone who:
⁃Is eligible for registration with AHPRA as a Registered Psychologist (provisional psychologists considered for the right person). We’d also love to hear from you if you are an OT or social worker who specialises in mental health.
⁃Has good differential diagnostic skills and can put together a comprehensive case formulation
⁃Is able to liaise with community providers and referrers
⁃Is able to work independently
⁃Enjoys developing professional skills and learning
⁃Has excellent written and oral communication skills
⁃Is eligible for Medicare rebates
-Has a satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children’s Check
⁃Is excited by the idea of joining in a small practice and helping it grow and evolve to meet the demand of the region
*The position includes support and supervision from a Board Approved Supervisor and new graduates are welcome to apply.
About the Area
Grampians Clinical and Child Psychology is located in Horsham, which is the biggest town in the Wimmera area of Western Victoria. Horsham is close to the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and Little Desert National Park. Mount Arapiles and the Grampians are famous amongst rock-climbers for the world class rock climbing that they offer and there is no better place to learn to climb if this appeals to you! A lot of health professionals have moved to the area to pursue their love of rock climbing. There is also amazing hiking, stunning wildflowers in spring, and the Wimmera river and Grampians waterholes and waterfalls for swimming in summer. The coast is a 2.5 hour drive to Robe, Port Fairy or Portland, all with great surfing.
Get in touch
To apply for the role, please send your resume with a cover letter telling us about yourself to *********@grampianspsychology.com. For an informal chat about the role, please call Dr Catherine de Vaus on 0448408***, or email any questions through to *********@grampianspsychology.com
