Psychologist

Ability Action Australia are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. #AAA have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

We are expanding our team in Penrith and would love to welcome a passionate and dedicated independent Registered Psychologist Contractor to join us in making a positive impact in our community. 

We are looking for Registered Psychologists in Penrith with experience working with NDIS participants.

In this role you will:

• Managing a caseload of NDIS Participants across the lifespan and from varying socio-cultural backgrounds and completing therapeutic processes in a timely manner.
• Undertaking comprehensive clinical interviews and assessments, and interpreting findings to collaboratively determine and achieve goals that align with NDIS Plan goals.
• Delivering person-centred, tailored interventions with a systemic focus, that also includes delivery of therapeutic support and training to stakeholders.
• Monitoring, interpreting, reporting and addressing signs and symptoms of risk and acute distress that may arise during any therapeutic interventions.
• Providing written reports to NDIS outlining progress reviews and ongoing areas of need.
• Maintaining awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory guidelines

To be successful in this role you will have: 

• Current general registration with AHPRA.
• Experience working with NDIS participants.
• Excellent time management, communication and writing skills.
• Relevant insurance including Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Comprehensive Car Insurance.
• Police clearance, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Active ABN.

What we offer:

• Flexibility – Manage your own schedule.
• Benefits and Support – Access to professional development, free clinical supervision and attend any workshops or team events you like. 
• Excellent Remuneration – Competitive contractor rates!
• Abundance of Clients – Align your clinical preferences and work close to home.
• Passionate and Uplifting Culture – You will be providing services for a purpose and values driven organisation focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants.

If this sounds like you click on the Apply button or contact Lisa Hodge on 0448 546 107 or [email protected]

Not ready to apply? You can click here to add me on LinkedIn or send me a message. 

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.