Clinical Psychologist - Paediatrics

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service; Perth; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service seeks a Clinical Psychologist specialising in Paediatrics to join the Derbarl Kids team in Western Australia. You will lead culturally safe assessments and interventions for Aboriginal children and young people aged 0-18 with disabilities or developmental differences, within a multidisciplinary setting.

This full-time position runs to 22 December 2028, with a focus on family-centred care and collaboration across professions.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering clinical psychology services to children or adolescents.
• Demonstrated proficiency in assessment, therapy and interview techniques with young people and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
• - Develop treatment recommendations and deliver interventions (psychoeducation, individual and group therapy).
• - Lead collaborative efforts with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care.
• - Provide case management and coordinate with external services for coordinated care.
• - Act as a clinical resource, offering consultation for complex cases.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed care

Aboriginal health experience

Pediatrics

Education

AHPRA-registered Clinical Psychologist

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Clinical Psychologist specialising in Paediatrics to join the Derbarl team!

This role within the Derbarl Kids team involves leading the delivery of high-quality, culturally safe Clinical Psychology services to Aboriginal children and young people aged 0-18 with disabilities, developmental delays and neurodevelopmental differences.

This role will work within a multidisciplinary team including Developmental Paediatricians, General Practitioners, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Paediatric Case Officers and Family Support Advocates.

This team strives to provide high quality, comprehensive culturally safe clinical care to clients and maintains a focus on best practice family-centred and culturally appropriate care.

This will be a Full-time role with a Maximum term contract until the 22nd of December 2028.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for children and adolescents.
• Develop appropriate treatment recommendations based on assessments and where appropriate; engage in the delivery of interventions (including psychoeducation, individual and group therapy).
• Lead collaborative efforts with other health professionals, including occupational therapists, psychologists, paediatricians, speech pathologists, GPs, Aboriginal Health Practitioners, and other allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
• Provide case management for clients, through collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, different specialties offered at Derbarl and external service providers, to ensure coordinated care.
• Act as a clinical resource for complex cases, providing consultation and support to the multidisciplinary team.
• Registered with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Eligibility to apply for a Medicare Provider Number and bill for services rendered
• Experience providing psychological support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical psychological assessment, therapy and interview techniques with children, young people and their families
• Demonstrated understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to team culture and service delivery
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of trauma informed care
• Previous experience working in an Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation
• Experience working with families who experience social, economic or health disadvantage
• Knowledge of the NDIS and Early Childhood Approach

A copy of the full Job Description can be obtained by contacting People Services Team on 1800 311 888 or [e-mail]