Provisional Psychologist

TAS PSYCHOLOGY & WELLBEING PTY LTD; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

TAS Psychology & Wellbeing Pty Ltd, Brookwater, QLD, is seeking a Provisional Psychologist on the 5+1 internship pathway. The role is clinic-based with potential school, community and telehealth work.

You will gain supervised experience in psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions and multidisciplinary collaboration with children, adolescents and adults, with clinical documentation and reporting conducted under supervision.

Qualifications

• APAC-accredited fifth-year psychology qualification or equivalent for the 5+1 pathway.
• Current provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Eligibility for or enrolment in an approved 5+1 internship with appropriate supervision.
• Right to work in Australia; valid identity documentation.
• Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological services under provisional registration and approved supervision.
• Assist with intake, assessment, case formulation, goal setting and review.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT-informed strategies, under supervision.
• Develop skills in psychological and psychometric assessment, including report preparation.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential clinical records and progress notes.
• Identify, document and escalate safeguarding concerns per practice procedures.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, referrers and relevant stakeholders with appropriate consent.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice and internship competency reviews.
• Follow practice policies on privacy, consent, record keeping and professional conduct.

Job description

TAS PSYCHOLOGY & WELLBEING PTY LTD – Brookwater QLD

Job Type: Permanent position | Part time position

Job Description

TAS Psychology & Wellbeing Pty Ltd Position Description | Provisional Psychologist (5+1 Internship Pathway) Location: Brookwater / Greater Springfield, Queensland (clinic-based, with possible school, community and telehealth work) Employment arrangement: Negotiable, subject to operational needs and internship approval Reports to: Practice Director / supervising psychologist, within the approved supervision structure Position overview TAS Psychology & Wellbeing is seeking a motivated Provisional Psychologist undertaking, or eligible to undertake, the 5+1 internship pathway towards general registration. The position provides supervised experience in psychological assessment, evidence-based interventions, clinical documentation and multidisciplinary collaboration with children, adolescents and adults. All duties and client allocations will be appropriate to the intern’s competence, registration conditions and approved internship plan.

Key responsibilities

• Provide psychological services within the scope of provisional registration, competence and approved supervision arrangements.
• Assist with intake, assessment, case formulation, goal setting, intervention planning and review.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions, including CBT-informed strategies, under appropriate supervision.
• Develop skills in psychological and psychometric assessment, including test administration, scoring, interpretation and report preparation as authorised and supervised.
• Maintain timely, accurate and confidential clinical records, progress notes, correspondence and reports.
• Identify, document and promptly elevate risk and safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice procedures and supervisor direction.
• Communicate professionally with clients, families, referrers and relevant stakeholders with appropriate consent.
• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, professional development and internship competency reviews.
• Follow practice policies on privacy, consent, record keeping, child safety and professional conduct.

Essential eligibility and qualifications

• Completion of an APAC-accredited fifth-year psychology qualification (such as a Master of Professional Psychology), or another qualification accepted for the 5+1 pathway.
• Current provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia through Ahpra, or eligibility to obtain it before commencing relevant duties.
• Eligibility for, or enrolment in, an approved 5+1 internship with appropriate Board-approved supervision arrangements.
• Right to work in Australia; relevant identity and qualification documentation.
• Current or obtainable Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance (Yellow Card), where required for allocated duties.
• Satisfactory National Police Check and professional referees.
• Strong written communication, ethical judgement, organisation and willingness to learn.

Essential eligibility and qualifications

• Completion of an APAC-accredited fifth-year psychology qualification (such as a Master of Professional Psychology), or another qualification accepted for the 5+1 pathway.
• Current provisional registration with the Psychology Board of Australia through Ahpra, or eligibility to obtain it before commencing relevant duties.
• Eligibility for, or enrolment in, an approved 5+1 internship with appropriate Board-approved supervision arrangements.
• Right to work in Australia; relevant identity and qualification documentation.
• Current or obtainable Queensland Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening clearance (Yellow Card), where required for allocated duties.
• Satisfactory National Police Check and professional referees.
• Strong written communication, ethical judgement, organisation and willingness to learn.