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SalaryWindermere aims to assist people with a disability to identify support that really matters most to them. Our team of talented Psychologists provide services to children and youth aged 0 - 18 who may need to build emotional resilience, positive behaviours and good mental wellbeing.
Windermere is a registered service provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and with more than 20 years' experience in providing services to Victorians living with disability or developmental delays, we understand the NDIS and how it may impact our consumers.
Currently undergoing a period of growth and transformation, Windermere is seeking a qualified and service focused Full-time Senior Psychologist/Key worker to provide quality transdisciplinary Early Childhood Intervention & Therapy services as well as exemplary people leadership and to be a positive and encouraging advocate for change.
Job Description
About the Role
Reporting to the Assistant Manager of EITS (Early Intervention & Therapy Services), you will join a highly skilled team of Allied Health professionals who provide a range of tailored services to children and youth aged 0-18 years. You will play a pivotal role in supporting the Assistant Manager by maintaining efficient and effective Psychology services including standardised assessments and evidence informed strategies to children and youth who may need to build emotional resilience, positive behaviours and good mental wellbeing. You will also bring with you strong leadership and supervision experience to support, mentor and lead the psychology team. This newly created full-time position is based in our Berwick, Pakenham and Cranbourne offices and will also entail visits to community settings and family homes within the Southern and Eastern regions of Melbourne.
Desired Skills and Experience
About You
You will be a qualified and registered Psychologist with clinical experience within a paediatric setting. Furthermore, you will have demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, behaviours of concern and trauma. Your exceptional leadership and people skills with a natural ability to listen, learn, influence and build effective relationships with your team will be key to your success.
Our ideal candidate can:
- Work flexibly and be adaptive to a changing environment.
- Design and implement and provide training of Positive Behavior Support strategies with children, families and colleagues
- Facilitate effective discipline specific meetings
- Ensure policies, procedures and codes are complied with at all times
- Demonstrate dedication and commitment to work in accordance with Windermere's values and behaviours
Windermere is a registered service provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and with more than 20 years' experience in providing services to Victorians living with disability or developmental delays, we understand the NDIS and how it may impact our consumers. Windermere's Psychology services include, but are not limited to; positive behaviour support planning, counselling, coping strategies and parenting support.
We also offer:
- Above Award Wages
- Gifted days offer between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working arrangements
- Paid Professional Development
- Amazing employee benefits
- 9 day fortnight (full time employees)
- Paid Parental Leave
Please provide your CV and a maximum two-page covering letter briefly addressing the Key Selection Criteria outlining your interest in the position.
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