Clinical or General Psychologist - Hiring Now

We are on the lookout for a hardworking Clinical or General Psychologist to join our passionate team at The Australian Psychological Society Limited in Melbourne.
Growing your career as a Full Time Clinical or General Psychologist is an amazing opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in project management, teamwork and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Clinical or General Psychologist at The Australian Psychological Society Limited today!

Join a supportive and hard-working team that strives to empower clients by providing cutting-edge and evidence-based therapy to support well-being. We are a team of three psychologists and three admins with one senior admin providing practice management support. Dr Tania Pietrzak is the practice director and owner and a senior clinical psychologist with 24 years of experience and a Board Approved Supervisor. We specialise in assessing and treating neurodiverse clients.

We are looking for a Clinical Psychologist or a generalist psychologist near completion of their clinical registrar program to join an award-winning Psychology Practice located in the community of Kew and a second location at Dandenong. The practice has been architecturally designed with wellness at its forefront. A soft, tonal, monochrome palette paired with natural fibres, textures and materials, encourages a biophilic experience and creates a sense of whimsical calm.

The interior design, complemented by warm furnishings and diffused natural and ambient lighting, stands as an emerging example of new-age psychology, in an attempt to break the stigma surrounding the profession. Textured walls, natural stone, sustainably sourced wool and jute textiles, and vintage furniture unites to create a familiar space, allowing clients to feel comfortable and safe whilst they look at the beautiful tress and native birds in the park out the glorious windows, whilst encouraging the practice of psychology to entwine into people’s everyday life.

The rooms have a view overlooking a park and the city skyline. There is one larger room for children and family-based work. There is a room that has been designed to suit people on the autism spectrum with tinted windows, dimmable lights, and extra soundproofing. Join the supportive and hard-working team at Dr Tania Pietrzak Psychological Services which provides clients with cutting-edge, evidence-based therapy to support well-being.

Work within a successful group of professionals who pride themselves on the mission to empower clients to build strong thinking and emotional regulation to thrive in their personal, social, and work life. We specialise in assessing and treating child and adult ASD, ADHD, SLD and eating disorders. We also treat clients with a wide range of mental health conditions such as anxiety disorders, depression, personality disorders, intellectual disability, trauma, bipolar, and psychosis. Treatment modalities vary and we place emphasis on information-processing models such as CBT, DBT, REBT, ACT, EMDR, CogMed, behavioural interventions, and schema therapy. We provide couple therapy and family-based therapy as well as parenting support. We also provide decision-making capability reports, and legal reports. We provide both face to face and telehealth appointments.

We are offering:

• Work laptop, standing desk and iPad provided
• Great Kew location close to local restaurants, public transport, with a Gym and Sauna available for use within the building, and free car parking
• Attractive 70% remuneration on collections, or an attractive negotiable salary if wanting to be employed
• Monthly group supervision
• Individual fortnightly supervision
• $1000 sign-on bonus
• Reception support from 8 am – 8 pm
• Professional development workshops on CBT and other cognitive information processing models,  conducting functional behavioural assessments and social skills training for children and adults.

We are looking for a Registered Clinical or Generalist Psychologist. This role is offering part-time hours or a contracted position with a highly competitive 70% remuneration on collections if engaged as a contractor or an attractive negotiable salary if wanting to be employed.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Conduct Psychological Assessments for autism, ADHD, SLD, and intellectual disability
• Carry out Psychological Treatments using evidence-based interventions
• Report writing and GP feedback letters (letters are dictated and admin type them up)
• Deliver group and individual interventions (groups are co-facilitated with Dr Tania Pietrzak)
• Maintain clients by seeking feedback early with the SRS and ORS feedback tools.
• Work with a variety of clients including children, 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
• General Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA, Registrar or Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA
• Eligibility for provider registration with Medicare
• Conducting online Telehealth /video/phone and face-to-face appointments with our clients
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current ABN number and professional indemnity insurance up to $2 million if you are a contractor
• Familiarity with delivering online assessments and treatment
• Familiarity with Halaxy or a similar practice management software (training can be provided)
• Experience with delivery of CBT, DBT, behavioural interventions, CBT-E, MANRA and ACT (preferred but not essential, ongoing training provided)
• Experience with ASD assessments (preferred)
• Great report writing and case formulation skills
• Passionate about improving and supporting the mental health of the community 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

Why should you apply?

• Great Kew location with networking opportunities with other health professionals in the building and  close to local restaurants, and public transport, with a Gym and Sauna available for use within the building
• Permanent part-time and contract positions are available (up to 4 days Monday through to Friday)
• Strong referral network provided
• Highly competitive 70% remuneration on collections if engaged as a contractor or an attractive negotiable salary if wanting to be employed
• Opportunity to join and play a vital part in a successfully growing company
• Induction training and ongoing training provided including collegiate support, ongoing clinical supervision (individual and group), assistance with reports
• Quarterly social events paid for by the company
• Free fortnightly clinical supervision with Dr Tania Pietrzak who is an AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor
• Dr Tania Pietrzak is a highly experienced CBT trainer and also has extensive experience in delivering hypnotherapy, REBT, ACT and more recently EMDR, DBT and embodied cognition interventions. She is an author and researcher. Dr Tania Pietrzak has extensive experience in assessing and treating all complex mental health disorders. Dr Tania Pietrzak has an endorsement with the Clinical College and has an Educational and Developmental PHD
• See our website at https://www.psychservice.com.au/

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.

Benefits of working as a Clinical or General Psychologist in Melbourne:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Attractive package