About the business

Spencer Health is a national health organisation; our centre's are Multi-disciplinary, focusing on the assessment and treatment of children, adolescents, families and adults. We have a special interest in Neurodivergent presentations supporting children and adults presenting with ADHD and Autism in a neuroaffirming way. 

Our team provides services to Hornsby, Gladesville, Mosman and surrounding suburbs of the North Shore, Newport, and Melbourne CBD. Spencer Health's team is made up of clinical psychologists and registrars, registered psychologists, provisional psychologists, paediatricians, speech pathologist, art therapists and an amazing administration team.  Our Organisation is well known as a “Centre Of Excellence” and is proud to be an employer of choice.

About the role

Due to ongoing expansion and growth, we have a position available for dynamic and engaging a Registered/Clinical Psychologist with an interest in child/adolescent psychology and group work, at our Gladesville site. We are looking for a team member who is ready to make a move into private practice environment in a permanent part-time, or full time (preferred) role.

Core duties associated with the role will include group facilitation, individual therapy, clinical supervision, psychological assessment and treatment services being delivered to children, teens and their families. There is also opportunity to expand your skills into working with adult clients. Our clients require support with a variety of mental health and neuro-developmental needs.  We are a passionate, neuroaffirming organisation delivering best practice assessment and therapy services.

As we are a well known provider of high quality developmental and educational assessments  there are also opportunities to utilise and develop these skills under the supervision of our highly experienced supervisory team.

Benefits and perks

We are a large and highly regarded organisation, with services delivered in a private practice format. Thus engagement with Spencer Health encompasses the benefits of both. There are many opportunities for skill development and career advancement within our team, and a focus on a positive team culture and meaningful service delivery.

Our Gladesville team includes our paediatrician, art therapists, as well as a team of psychologists.

At our organisation you can look forward to:

• A friendly and supportive team of like-minded individuals,

• Opportunities for monthly individual and group supervision,

• Opportunities for further training in areas you are passionate about,

• Support in developing and promoting yourself as a professional with an area of "special interest",

• Attractive remuneration,

• Social events and team development,

• A variety of tasks and duties to keep your days varied,

• High level of supervision and support.

We are proud to be an employer of choice and consistently receive feedback from our team on the wonderful environment experienced across our sites and the level of support that is invested into each and ever individual at Spencer Health, whether they be an employee or independent contractor.

Skills and experience

You will possess:

• A recognised degree in Psychology/Clinical Psychology,

• Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA,

• Be a Board Accredited Supervisor (or interest in working towards),

• Experience in the psychological assessment and treatment of children and teens,

• DBT trained (or interested in training in) and a neuroaffirming practitioner,

• Ability to work autonomously,

• Excellent relationship building skills and customer service skills,

• Good written and verbal communication skills,

• A compassionate and empathetic approach to assessment and treatment delivery,

• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

You MAY possess (non-essential):

• AHPRA endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist,

• A desire to develop and promote yourself in a specific area of  psychology (e.g. trauma, eating disorders etc),

If you would like more information in relation to the role, please do not hesitate to call our Clinical Services Manager, on 1300 779 243.  You can also email your queries to [email protected]. For more information about our Centre please head to our website www.spencerhealth.com.au

If you would like to apply for the position please send a cover letter, resume and response to the criteria above to [email protected].