Private Practice | South Yarra Psychology

The Australian Psychological Society Limited; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

South Yarra Psychology in Melbourne is expanding and seeks an experienced psychologist to work primarily with adult clients, 1 or more days per week in South Yarra. The client population is adults aged roughly early 20s to mid 40s, receiving individual therapy with optional group supervision.

Administrative support is available; bulk billing is not offered. Requirements include full AHPRA registration, private practice experience, independence, strong time management, and Medicare eligibility as

Qualifications

• Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
• Experience in a therapeutic setting, private practice preferred.
• Able to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual therapy to adult clients.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Participate in optional group supervision.
• Coordinate with reception for scheduling and referrals.

Skills

Adult therapy

Autonomous work

Time management

Medicare provider eligibility

Group supervision

Education

AHPRA registered psychologist

Job description

South Yarra Psychology is an established private psychology practice, based inSouth Yarra.

South Yarra Psychology is committed to high-level service delivery. The practice strives to maintain a culture that fosters job satisfaction.This is achieved via an environment that provides a balance of support (a friendly team, optional group supervision and administrative support) and independence to contractors.

Position

As the practice is expanding, a position has become available for an experienced psychologist who wishes to workprimarily (or exclusively) with adult clients, 1 or moredays per week(inSouth Yarra).Some daysmay be worked as half days, if desired (subject to room availability).

More about the role:

• theclient population is primarily comprisedofadult clients (betweenearly 20's to mid 40's)attending forindividual therapy.
• administrative/ receptionist support is available 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri.
• amaximum of 6 clients per working day(more may be booked, if desired).
• favourable commission/ pay (including higher fees after 4pm).
• the practice does not expect contractors to conduct their own marketing.
• the practice does not bulk bill clients.
• option to attend the practice'sgroup supervision(two hours, once a month), which is facilitated by a registered supervisor/ clinical psychologist.
• The practice hasestablished referral pathways, and is committed to keeping psychologists fully booked, yet not over-booked.

Please consider the criteria below, which applicants will be considered in relation to.

Required

• Full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA
• Experience as a fully registered psychologistworking with clients in a therapeutic setting (private practice experience is preferred, but not required)
• Experience working with a wide range of mental health disorders and clientele
• Able to work independently and autonomously
• Exceptional time-management and organisation skills
• Willing to offer some appointments outside of 9am-5pm
• Eligible to register to as a service provider with Medicare (so clients can receive rebates)
• Committed to continued professional development

Desirable (not required)

• A specific area of interest, with regard to client presenting issues
• Training/ experience in the following therapeutic approaches is preferred (but not required): EMDR, schema therapy, IFS.

Applications will be considered as received, as opposed after the application closing date.