Psychologist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Psychologist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Full time or part time position available
• Challenging and varied caseload
• Supportive, professional, motivated team environment

Scope has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Psychologist (full registration required) to work within our North division Therapy team (early years and school age). The position will be located at service and community outlets across Glenroy, Craigieburn and Northern suburbs.

The position is available due to Scope’s position as a large, highly regarded provider of quality services who is experiencing large growth in demand for services.

About Us:

Scope is one of the largest, not-for-profit organisations within Victoria. We are a leading organisation that provides a range of therapy services to both adults and children with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals in life.  We deliver services directly to customers, service providers and the broader community network.

We are passionate about achieving our mission, which is:

To enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen!

The NDIS sees significant and wide ranging reforms to the disability sector and the people we support. It is highly recommended you familiarise yourself with the NDIS scheme – (click here)

 In this role you will:

• Work as part of an inter-disciplinary team focusing on supporting people with behaviours of concern
• Provide services to customers on a needs basis, building on people’s strengths and developing sustainable long term solutions
• Liaise with customers, family members, funding bodies and other service providers to assist our clients to reach their individual outcomes and goals
• Support customers and others to develop and review individual learning plans, ensuring goals are meaningful, meet the needs of the individual and reflect their individual goals
• Provide current information to customers around valuable services to maximise their ability to make informed choices
• Have an opportunity to extend and develop your professional skills and partake in innovative projects and research of the team

About you:

• Our mission “to enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen” and our Scope approach resonates with you and inspires you;
• You are committed to family and person centred approaches, supporting inclusion and participation;
• Registered with AHPRA and a full member (not provisional) of your professional association (mandatory)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment
• Have relevant experience in disability and/or paediatrics (preferred)
• Have a driver’s licence
• Successful applicants will be required to hold a satisfactory Police Check issued within the last twelve months for employment in disability and a Working with Children Check.

Scope as an Employer:

Successful candidates will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:

• Potential to support relocation
• flexibility to suit your work-life balance;
• access to professional support and development opportunities;
• up to 18K salary packaging which can significantly increase your take home pay;

• generous Long Service Leave (26 weeks at full pay after 15 years);
• an allocated professional development support allowance per annum;
• annual leave loading of 17.5%;
• 12 days of personal/carers leave per annum; and
• Up to 10 weeks of paid Maternity/Adoption Leave.

Other information:

Position Description: Click Here

Contact for questions: Luke Draper – P&C Business Partner, [email protected] or 8311 4046

Applications close: 22 July 2018 (or earlier as required) so please apply asap.

Working Rights: This role is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia.

 Sponsorship: Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to sponsor applicants who require visa sponsorship.

Find out more about us at www.scopeaust.org.au & connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn