Psychologist - Permanent - Disability Sector

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Psychologist - Permanent - Disability Sector. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Rapidly growing
• Financially sound
• Unique reward and recognition program

• Be recognised as working for an "Employer of Choice"
• On-going investment in your professional development
• Permanent appointment within a highly successful Allied Health Team

About the company
Afford is a recognised Employer of Choice within the disability sector, and we are celebrating our 66th year. Our extensive footprint covers Day Programs / Accommodation Services / Respite; Allied Health Services; Community Services; Employment Services; Afford Getaways and Club Afford; Supported Employment and training to our client audience across the Greater Sydney Metropolitan Region and the South Eastern Queensland region.

We pride ourselves on our reputation of delivering service excellence, person centred care focused on individual outcomes and the fact that we are highly respected in the disability community.

As part of our strategic growth for 2018, we are entering into the Victoria market and will be opening up new services across South Eastern Melbourne initially, and will then grow and spread our services extensively across other regions in the following months.

Our existing Sydney sites spread from Windsor down to Nowra, and from Penrith to Ashfield with further expansion plans for 2018, and in Queensland we have sites in Beenleigh, Waterford, Southport with many more to follow.  We currently have a total staff of +-1500 employees, employed in full-time, part-time and casual capacities and we support over 2,500 clients daily.

Our focus has always, and will always remain on making sure our clients enjoy a high quality life, with no limitations as to what they can achieve. Our successful programs are well documented on our You Tube channel, and are a true testament to what we stand for

About the opportunity
Due to our strategic move into Victoria, we are building a new Allied Health Team. The Sydney based team has enjoyed unprecedented growth and success, enjoying a 300% growth in 12 months. Due to this reason, we will be looking to appoint a Psychologist into the Melbourne region. Some of the key responsibilities in this role will include, but not be limited to

• Development and implementation of Behaviour Support Plans
• Provide psychological intervention and behaviour support
• Provide a high level of professional judgement and knowledge
• Be responsible for providing psychology services efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner
• Conduct psychometric, behavioural and functional assessments.
• Complete reports and work towards goals within the NDIS plans
• At all times be professional and caring
• Actively participate in team meetings all related training
• Meet Afford's compliance requirements in relation to statutory WHS standards
• Meet Afford's compliance requirements in relation to ISO9001 quality standards
• Any and all other tasks as requested of you from time to time by the management of Afford.

About the candidate
This is a key appointment within a highly regarded Allied Health Team within Afford and, as such, the successful candidate will not only need to display the relevant experience and skill set, but will also need to match the selection criteria as stated below:

• Relevant psychology tertiary qualification
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Current membership with the Psychology Board of Australia - highly recommended
• Ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to interact with all key stakeholders associated with this position
• MUST have an interest within disability / behavioural management
• Ability to work effectively with people with a disability who have a range of functional abilities as well as complex needs
• Willingness to travel to various locations in and around Logan and neighbouring suburbs.
• Must have a valid, VIC  drivers' licence.

Why be part of AFFORD?

• Excellent working conditions;
• Competitive and above award pay rates and salary packaging options;
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Rewards for excellent customer service.                           

 AFFORD is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait  Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.     

In order for you to be considered for this role this position you may need to undergo a psychometric assessment, have a clear police check and a pre-placement medical assessment.

To apply, please submit your resume and covering letter to [email protected]. Please contact Human Resources at AFFORD on (02) 8805 3700 for further details or a copy of the position description