Psychologist

PsychService is expanding and has the following positions available:

Clinical or generalist psychologist (1-2 days per week) Contract role for the Dandenong and/or Kew clinic. The position is face-to-face (clinic, schools, and clients homes), online (with some working from home options available).

Psychservice is leading the way in both paediatric and adult assessment and psychological therapy. We have two clinics located in Kew and Dandenong and are a group based practice composing of 5 clinicians, a practice manager and two administrative assistants. The Dandeong clinic is located opposite the main public hospital on David Street and the clinic is part of a wider health centre that includes other allied health specialists, such as a dietician and a team of doctors and nurses. The Kew office is located at Kew junction and you will have the opportunity to work alongside other psychologists in our team. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively, and across discipline, to get the best outcome for your clients. We see a cross-section of clinical disorders including eating disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and depression, grief, neurodiverse clients, trauma, functional gut disorders and more. Dr Tania Pietrzak is the founder and director and is a clinical psychologist and board approved supervisor with over 24 years of experience. In the team we have clinical psychology registra’s, generalist psychologists, and a counsellor. Psychologists in the team receive full admin support. We are a neuroaffirmative practice, our team is fun, progressive, multilingual (cantonese, French, malay) with an interperative service at the Dandenong clinic, and we have a fabulous work place culture that values the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise the importance of work/life balance and offer flexible working arrangements as work satisfaction ultimately benefits our clients too. 

Our clinicians are supported clinically with regular in-house individual supervision and monthly group supervision with Dr Tania Pietrzak as well as daily access to the senior clinician for ad hoc support. As we are an expanding practice there are plenty of peer supervision opportunities across the team in addition to what Dr Tania provides.

Psychservice is committed to cultivating and growing the careers of the next generation of psychologists, as well as experienced psychologists looking for career growth and expansion.

Why should you apply and what we are offering:

• standing desk and iPad for testing
• Two great locations, Kew and Dandenong, close to local restaurants, public transport, with a Gym and Sauna available for use (Kew clinic), car parking available, with networking opportunities. There is a bus stop out the front of both locations and a tram stop in front of the Kew clinic.
• Attractive 60-65% remuneration (depending on experience) on collections, or an attractive negotiable salary if wanting to be employed
• Opporutunity to work with individuals and groups, couple therapy and family therapy, children, adolescents and adults.
• Individual fortnightly and monthly group supervision with Dr Tania Pietrzak.
• Professional development in-house workshops on CBT, CBT-ED, MANTRA, MI, REBT, DBT, Schema therapy, ACT,  EMDR, Hypnotherapy, Functional gut disorders e.g. Chron’s disease and IBS, Pain, Couple Therapy (Gottman) and other cognitive information processing models,  conducting functional behavioural assessments and developing positive behaviour support plans and social skills training for children and adults.
• You will also be fully supported to further develop your skills in conductiong diagnostic assessments for a range of diagnoses such as ASD, ADHD, SLD, ID, Personality Disorders and Mood disorders. We take pride in ensuring our diagnostic assessments are meaningful to clients by translating their results into real world function, and providing comprehensive, individualised treatment plans highlighting what supports our clients need to reach their potential.
• See our website at https://www.psychservice.com.au/

We are looking for either a clinical psychologist or a generalist psychologist or a psychologist near completion of their clinical registrar program to join a progressive and caring psychology practice. We have a greater need to place a clinician at the Dandenong clinic however are accepting applications for our Kew office. This is a 1-2 day position (contractor preferred) with a highly competitive 60-65% remuneration on collections or an attractive negotiable salary if wanting to be employed. We are keen to shape a role around your clinical goals and career progression pathways.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Conduct a range of psychological assessments such as, but not limited to, autism, ADHD, SLD, intellectual disability, personality disorders and mood disorders.
• Carry out psychological treatments using evidence-based interventions
• Report writing and GP feedback letters (letters are dictated and transcribed using AI software and admin send these for you.)
• Deliver group and individual interventions (groups are co-facilitated with Dr Tania Pietrzak)
• Maintain clients by seeking feedback early with clinical feedback tools on iPads such as SRS and ORS feedback tools.
• Work with a variety of clients including children, adolescents, adults, parents, couples, and families (your choice based on your area of competency or opportunity to grow and extend your professional area of expertise)

The ideal candidate will have experience and skills as follows:

• Private practice experience is preferred.
• Experience in working with NDIS clients is preferred.
• General Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA, Registrar or Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Eligibility for provider registration with Medicare.
• Exprience working in group therapy settings (preferred).
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current ABN number and professional indemnity insurance if you are a contractor, GST registered preferred.
• Familiarity with delivering online treatment.
• Familiarity with Halaxy and Coviu. Training can be provided.
• Experience with delivery of CBT, REBT, ACT, DBT, behavioural interventions, CBT-E, MANTRA, hypnotherapy, EMDR, Family Based Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy (preferred), motivational interviewing, social skills.
• Experience with neurodiverse assessments (preferred)
• Great report writing and case formulation skills.
• Passionate about improving and supporting the mental health of the community and the client's well-being and life satisfaction.
• Good client retention.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

How to Apply?

Please email your current resume with a cover letter to [email protected]. If you want more information about the role please contact our Practice manager, Renae, on [email protected] or call on 03 9851 8200.

Please note:

You must be a permanent resident or an Australian citizen to apply. Overseas applicants will be considered if you have AHPRA registration (or near registration) and are eligible for a Medicare provider number. Applicants who are near completion of their master's or doctorate degree will be considered.