Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Registrar

Autism Spectrum Australia

Chatswood, NSW 


Unspecified

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 29 May 2022


Are you passionate about people?

<div class='container'> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Join a specialist autism assessment team and d</strong></span><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>evelop your early identification and assessment skills</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>2 - 3 days per week, or full time if you would like to also work in our Therapy team</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Competitive salary package based on relevant experience</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Fully registered psychologists who have completed a Masters degree and are undertaking the Registrar program are welcome to apply</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Clinical Neuropsychologists/Neuropsychology Registrars and Educational and Developmental Psychologists are also welcome to apply</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Based Coffs Harbour or Alstonville, NSW</strong></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect is committed to providing an autism friendly workplace and supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce. It is through this commitment that we encourage and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the role: </strong>You will&nbsp;work within a team of psychologists to conduct evidence-based gold standard assessment services across the age range with individuals referred for autism to support families with information regarding intervention options and support services.&nbsp;Some travel to Sydney and regional areas will be required.&nbsp; Recent Masters graduates are welcome to apply and will be supported through the Registrar program with supervision and CPD requirements.&nbsp; Click here to view the full <a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT1390/assets/16386951" target="_blank">Position Profile</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect Assessments:&nbsp;</strong>The team provide comprehensive assessments for autism across the lifespan. The team also has a strong focus on building collaborative relationships with other key providers to enable early access and intervention and to facilitate improved child and family outcomes.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Provide evidence-based assessment services including comprehensive written reports</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Maintain records on Aspect's client database</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Assist in the development and implementation of Aspect's research activities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Participate in ongoing internal and external&nbsp;professional development</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills, experience and qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Masters in Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology or Educational/Developmental Psychology</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fully registered with AHPRA</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Completion, near completion or willingness to complete a two year registrar program in clinical, educational/developmental or neuropsychology</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Experience in the assessment and/or treatment of children with developmental disability will be highly regarded</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Training in either the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule or the Autism Diagnostic Interview will be highly regarded</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Current valid&nbsp;driver&rsquo;s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance for paid employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment</span>&nbsp;</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Completion of the mandatory NDIS Worker Orientation Module &lsquo;Quality, Safety and You&rsquo; is also required.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/workers/support-for-workers/training-course">If you have not already completed the module, click here to access it.</a> You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer:</strong>&nbsp; </span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A&nbsp;<strong> structured induction program</strong>&nbsp;to ease you into conducting assessments and give you that critical insight to your new career</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Full training in the <strong>ADOS-2</strong> and <strong>ADI-R</strong> assessment tools, as well as support in learning other assessment tools as relevant.</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Beyond induction, we offer a very strong&nbsp;<strong>individualised support and supervision</strong>&nbsp;structure tailored to your learning needs</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent internal and external&nbsp;<strong>professional development opportunities&nbsp;</strong>including access to a Professional Development allowance, two professional learning days, and a personal development day</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Leave entitlements</strong>&nbsp;including parental leave, study leave and generous sick/carers leave</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Varied work and other opportunities&nbsp;including access to<strong>&nbsp;Communities of Practice and Quality Improvement projects</strong></span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Technology</strong>&nbsp;including phone and laptop</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A&nbsp;<strong>variety of work options</strong>&nbsp;including full and part time, permanent contract depending on experience</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>A competitive package</strong>&nbsp;based on relevant qualifications and experience</span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Tax-effective salary packaging</strong>&nbsp;opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free, increasing the value of your take-home pay</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;<a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT557/assets/12040017"><span style="font-size: small;">Click here for a </span><span style="font-size: small;">summary</span><span style="font-size: small;"> of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</span></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply: </strong>Please include your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">COVID-19 Vaccination is a condition of employment for all staff in Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect). For some roles, covered by Public Health Orders, the requirement is for staff to have two doses and the additional COVID-19 Booster.&nbsp;As part of the recruitment/interview process Aspect is collecting information related to your vaccination status to ensure we are in compliance with all government orders and directives. &nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to: </strong>Fiona Aldridge,&nbsp;Manager, Aspect Assessments on&nbsp;02 8977 8316 or&nbsp;0466 427 520.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>More information about Aspect: </strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a><strong>.</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><em>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</em></strong></span></p> <div id='apply-now-button'>Apply Now</div> </div>
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