12 Oct
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Healthcarelink
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Sydney
12 Oct
Healthcarelink
Sydney
About the Role
MMT Recruitment is working in collaboration with our client, a well-established not-for-profit disability service provider in South West Sydney, to find an experienced Psychologist. In this role, you'll provide psychological and behaviour support services to school-aged children, young people and adults with disabilities, their families and carers. Working within a person-centred approach, you'll conduct assessments, develop intervention programs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions under the NDIS framework.
Key Responsibilities
Manage a diverse caseload of people with disabilities presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours
Conduct psychometric and psychological assessments to determine functioning levels, strengths and areas of need
Develop, implement, monitor and review individualised intervention programs aligned with NDIS goals
Provide behaviour support services in line with best practice guidelines and the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Framework
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including support coordinators, disability support workers and families
Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of allied health service operations
Skills and Qualifications
Recognised Degree in Psychology with full or Provisional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
Current NSW Driver's Licence
Current NSW Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
Experience
Demonstrated experience working with people with disabilities with complex needs, including dual diagnosis
Experience with specialised and complex intervention strategies
Proven experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and in partnership with other services
Current understanding of issues, trends and approaches in disability service provision
Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Strong conceptual, problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to interpret clinical data
Advantages
Competitive salary commensurate with experience (Health Professional & Support Services Award Level 2-3)
$6,000 annual vehicle allowance
$3,000 annual CPD allowance
2 weeks CPD Leave
Salary packaging options
Flexible work arrangements
Administrative support
Professional development opportunities and career growth
More About Our Client
Our client is a well-established not-for-profit organization operating in South West Sydney since 1987, with a mission of creating new possibilities in people's lives. They deliver creative and enriching community, youth, children's and disability services underpinned by person-centred philosophy and practice. Servicing the LGAs of Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool and Wollondilly, they're committed to improving the lives of some of the community's most vulnerable people throug Apply Now
📌 Psychologist - Sydney
🏢 Healthcarelink
📍 Sydney