Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker - Malanda QLD (JOB -10004170)

Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker - Malanda, Queensland

Position Highlights:

- Negotiated wages based on qualifications & demonstrated experience
- Versatile work arrangements – option to work up to 4 days per week (closed Fridays) with hours negotiated to suit lifestyle
- Family focused Practice ensuring staff achieve work/life balance
- Opportunities for professional development, training & funded CPD support

Employment Type:

Permanent–Part Time (up to 4 days per week)

Practice Information:

This private practice was established in 2006 in Cairns and relocated to Malanda on the Atherton Tablelands in 2019. Since then, the practice has established an excellent reputation across the Tablelands for providing mental health social work to children, teens and adults within their community.

Position Description:

- The Clinician will provide: Evidence-based psychological and psychosocial therapeutic interventions that promote recovery and build capacity for the clients. Including via CBT, Solution Focused, Strengths-based, Trauma informed practices.
- Therapeutic interventions under the NDIS framework working with Participants to build capacity in line with their goals and individual requirements.
- Provision of documentation of mental health assessments, including completion of assessments, case plans, intervention plans and individual treatment planning.
- Provision of risk assessments and development and implementation of appropriateresponse and safety plans.
- Provide written documentation to referring stakeholders as required to be compliant with Medicare comply with policies and procedures




- Create and maintain qualified records pertaining to services, including (but not limited to) case notes, reports and letters that are consistent with the Code of Ethics and Psychologists’ or Social Worker's professional and legal obligations.
- Liaise, consult, and make appropriate referrals to external services including GPs, and other health professionals.
- Comply with data collection as required under Medicare and PHN Policies and Procedures.
- Participation in regular internal and external supervision, professional development, and commitment to the continued development of clinical skills and evidence based best practice.

Selection Criteria:

- Registration with AHPRA as a Registered Psychologist; OR
- Registration with AASW as an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (or working towards MH Accreditation within 12 months)
- Knowledge, experience, understanding and passion for the health and wellbeing of clients of all ages, children teens and adults.
- Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience in clinical practice and therapeutic interventions within the mental health field.
- Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality assessment and evidence-based psychologicalinterventions for clients of all ages.
- Sound knowledge and understanding of mental health disorders.




- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with team members, other professionals, and outside agencies.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and function autonomously while being able to effectively work in a team.
- Advanced computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, Halaxy, other Client ManagementSystems (CMS) and understanding IT networking and systems.
- Awareness of relevant legislation/policies and issues informing health and other services for clients of all ages.
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical supervision, education, training, and ongoing professional development.

Position Requirements:

- Unrestricted right to live and work in Australia
- A current National Police Check will be required
- A current valid Working with Children Check is required
- A current NDIS Yellow Card is required
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificate is required

About Malanda:

The practice is located at Malanda, a regional town on the Atherton Tablelands of Far North Queensland. Malanda has a general population of approximately 2000 people. There are many local services including health, wellness and beauty, gyms and sporting clubs as well as shopping and cafes. There are many natural attractions including the renowned Atherton Tablelands Waterfall Trail, hiking and mtb trail riding tracks. The township of Atherton is approximately 15 minutes’ drive, and the larger town of Cairns is approximately 1.2hrs drive which offers a wide range of services including domestic and international airport.

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📌 Psychologist or Accredited Mental Health Social Worker - Malanda QLD170) (Tablelands Regional)
🏢 Health Workforce
📍 Tablelands Regional