Psychologist

APM; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Flexibility with hours

Paid Parental Leave

Discount Marketplace

Job summary

A leading health care organization in Queensland seeks a dedicated Psychologist to join their team in providing early intervention and therapy services. This part-time role focuses on supporting children's independence and participation through tailored therapy and collaboration with families. Candidates should have tertiary qualifications in Psychology and a passion for making therapy engaging. Flexible working hours offered.

Qualifications

• Hold current registration with AHPRA.
• Experience in risk and mental health assessments is desirable.
• Possess a Driver’s License and Vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments to determine goals.
• Provide education and support to clients.
• Develop routine-based goals with families.
• Provide evidence-based therapy.
• Review progress and set new priorities.
• Support community inclusion activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders.
• Focus on continuous improvement.

Skills

Counselling Skills

Understanding of therapeutic interventions

Passion for making therapy engaging

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology

Job description

Join to apply for the Psychologist role at APM.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Do you want to work part‑time during school hours? Look no further!

At Early Start Australia (ESA) we’re dedicated to providing evidence‑based early intervention and therapy services across 46 clinics in Australia. With a team of 600 committed professionals, we proudly support over 28,000 families nationwide.

We are looking for a Psychologist to join our welcoming team in Carindale.

What We Offer You

• Professional Development: Enjoy additional professional leave days, a dedicated professional development budget, monthly in‑house training, and regular supervision.
• Flexibility: Choose between permanent part‑time or full‑time positions with flexible working hours.
• Paid Parental Leave: We support your journey into parenthood with paid parental leave.
• Discount Marketplace: Enjoy discounts on a wide range of products through our discount marketplace.

The Opportunity

As a Psychologist at ESA, you’ll play a crucial role in providing early intervention and therapy services to support children and families in maximising their independence and participation.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting standardised clinical assessments to determine goals and areas of need.
• Providing information, education, and support to clients and families.
• Developing functional, routine‑based goals with clients and families.
• Providing evidence‑based therapy interventions and resources.
• Reviewing progress and setting new priorities in collaboration with clients and families.
• Supporting inclusion and participation in community activities.
• Collaborating closely with key stakeholders and ensuring ongoing communication and support.
• Focusing on continuous improvement through regular evaluation and review.

What You Need to Join

• Tertiary Qualifications: Hold tertiary qualifications in Psychology with current registration with AHPRA.
• Passion for Making a Difference: Have a passion for making therapy fun, engaging, and meaningful for families.
• Counselling Skills: Possess the ability to provide counselling and offer knowledge of therapeutic interventions to children, young people, and parents.
• Experience: Experience in completing risk assessments and mental health assessments is desirable.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with necessary checks and certifications, including AHPRA registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid‑19 vaccination certificate or exemption, First Aid Training, and possession of a Driver’s License and Vehicle.

About Us

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence‑based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. We prioritize building a fantastic team culture and making a real difference in the everyday lives of our clients.

Embracing technology innovation and automation

At APM, we are committed to supporting our therapists optimise their time doing what they love – working with clients. We continue to invest in technologies such as Microsoft Copilot to reduce administrative processes and maximise face‑to‑face time. We are also piloting the use of emerging AI technologies in note taking, reporting and bespoke therapy planning tools to simplify scheduling, reporting and outcome measurement.

Apply Now!

Or for a confidential discussion please contact Ayesha on 0461 101 104.

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities.

Visit our website to learn more about us.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care