Psychologist - Sydney

Mmt Recruitment; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruiter is seeking a qualified Psychologist to provide support services to individuals with disabilities in South West Sydney. The role offers full-time hours with flexible arrangements, and involves managing diverse caseloads and conducting assessments under the NDIS framework. The ideal candidate will have a recognized degree in psychology, relevant certifications, and demonstrated experience in complex intervention strategies. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual vehicle allowance

CPD allowance

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Full or Provisional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Experience working with people with disabilities, including dual diagnosis.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of individuals with complex needs.
• Conduct psychometric and psychological assessments.
• Develop and implement intervention programs within NDIS framework.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Intervention strategies

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Degree in Psychology

Tools

AHPRA registration

Current First Aid Certificate

NSW Driver's Licence

NSW Working with Children Check

Job description

About the Role

Psychologist Location : South West Sydney (NSW) Industry : Disability & Community Services Position : Full-Time (Flexible arrangements available) Salary : Available upon enquiry MMT Recruitment is working in collaboration with our client, a well-established not-for-profit disability service provider in South West Sydney, to find an experienced Psychologist.

In this role, you'll provide psychological and behaviour support services to school-aged children, young people and adults with disabilities, their families and carers.

Working within a person-centred approach, you'll conduct assessments, develop intervention programs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions under the NDIS framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of people with disabilities presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours
• Conduct psychometric and psychological assessments to determine functioning levels, strengths and areas of need
• Develop, implement, monitor and review individualised intervention programs aligned with NDIS goals
• Provide behaviour support services in line with best practice guidelines and the NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Framework
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including support coordinators, disability support workers and families
• Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of allied health service operations

Skills and Qualifications

• Recognised Degree in Psychology with full or Provisional registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
• Current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)
• Current NSW Driver's Licence
• Current NSW Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to employment)

Experience

• Demonstrated experience working with people with disabilities with complex needs, including dual diagnosis
• Experience with specialised and complex intervention strategies
• Proven experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and in partnership with other services
• Current understanding of issues, trends and approaches in disability service provision
• Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Disability Inclusion Act
• Strong conceptual, problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to interpret clinical data

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (Health Professional & Support Services Award Level 2-3)
• $6,000 annual vehicle allowance
• $3,000 annual CPD allowance
• 2 weeks CPD Leave
• Salary packaging options
• Flexible work arrangements
• Administrative support
• Professional development opportunities and career growth

More About Our Client

Our client is a well-established not-for-profit organization operating in South West Sydney, with a mission of creating new possibilities in people's lives.

They deliver creative and enriching community, youth, children's and disability services underpinned by person-centred philosophy and practice.

Servicing the LGAs of Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Liverpool and Wollondilly, they're committed to improving the lives of some of the community's most vulnerable people through high-quality programs and services.