The Senior Psychologist is an experienced clinician to provide leadership as well as high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation and intervention to clients across the lifespan within Lumsden Psychology's multidisciplinary private practice. Services may be delivered through face-to-face, telehealth, outreach, individual and group formats according to client need, clinical appropriateness and service requirements. The Senior Psychologist is expected to practise with a high degree of professional autonomy and clinical judgement while remaining actively engaged in Lumsden Psychology's cooperative and multidisciplinary model of care. In addition to maintaining a clinical caseload, the Senior Psychologist contributes to clinical leadership, quality improvement, clinical governance, service development and the professional growth of the multidisciplinary team.
Key responsibilities
Undertake comprehensive psychological assessments appropriate to the client's presenting needs and circumstances
Develop evidence-based psychological formulations and diagnostic impressions where clinically appropriate
Provide evidence-based psychological interventions appropriate to the client's presentation, developmental needs and treatment goals
Deliver individual and group psychological interventions
Regularly evaluate treatment progress and modify intervention plans according to clinical response, outcome measures and changing client needs
Apply advanced clinical judgement when working with clients with complex presentations and identify, assess, document and appropriately respond to clinical risk
Provide clinical supervision to members of the multidisciplinary team in accordance with relevant ethical, professional and clinical standards
Provide peer consultation, mentoring and professional guidance to psychologists and other clinicians as appropriate
Maintain accurate,



timely and comprehensive clinical records and prepare professional correspondence and psychological reports where clinically appropriate
Participate in clinical quality and service improvement activities and contribute to the development and review of clinical policies, procedures, resources and frameworks
About you
Highly developed knowledge and application of evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation and intervention
Demonstrated ability to independently manage a varied clinical caseload, including clients presenting with complex mental health, psychosocial, behavioural and health-related needs
Advanced clinical reasoning, formulation, treatment planning and risk assessment skills
Knowledge of contemporary psychological research and the ability to translate research evidence into clinical practice
Sound understanding of relevant legislation, professional standards, ethical obligations and regulatory requirements governing psychological practice
Experience working across the lifespan and an ability to adapt assessment and intervention to developmental stage, individual circumstances and client need
Experience working with clients experiencing psychological distress, mental illness, trauma, chronic illness, disability, injury, adjustment difficulties and/or complex psychosocial needs
Ability to provide psychological assessment and intervention using an evidence-based, trauma-informed and person-centred framework
Highly developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
Competence with electronic practice management systems, electronic health records and secure communication platforms
About us
Lumsden Psychology is a multidisciplinary private practice providing high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation and intervention. The organisation is committed to safe, ethical, evidence-based and person-centred care, with values centred on Care, Compassion, Consideration, Collaboration, Culture, Connection, Commitment and Courage.
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📌 Senior Psychologist (Toowoomba)
🏢 Lumsden Psychology
📍 Toowoomba