- Full time / part time opportunities available
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Commitment to professional development
- Join our team of 9(!) Provisional Psych’s
ABOUT ACCESS YOUR SUPPORTS
Access Your Supports is a Geelong based organisation that provides support and services to eligible participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). With offices in Geelong, Colac and Mildura and over 190 employees, AYS is dedicated to ensuring participants have choice and control to best assist them to achieve their NDIS
goals.
AYS Director Ralph Menchise has brought together a team of experienced professionals who are passionate about positive participant outcomes. Not only does Access Your Supports deliver quality support services and empower participants to achieve their life goals with the services available to them under the NDIS, Access Your Supports will also work closely with participants to implement a plan that will work.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Provisional Psychologist will be required to work closely with participants, families, and care teams to achieve therapeutic outcomes. The Provisional Psychologist will maintain a caseload and deliver a range of psychological assessments and interventions, including both individual and group therapies. The Provisional Psychologist will have the ability to work both autonomously, and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment to support participants in achieving their NDIS goals.
Job Purpose
- Delivery of psychological therapy to NDIS participants
- Provision of support and training to parent, carers and/or other nominated participants
- Support participants to achieve meaningful therapeutic outcomes and NDIS goals
Key Responsibilities:
- Provision of psychological assessment and intervention to NDIS participants.
- Provision of support and training to parents, carers and /or other nominated participant supports or care team members.
- Maintain records, in the agreed format and within expected timeframes that clearly document activities undertaken and ensure all documentation is comprehensive, factual and complies with relevant legislation, professional guidelines and organisational policies.
- Attend and participate in case conferences, team meetings, peer supervision and team building events
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Professional qualifications in psychology and current registration as a provisional psychologist with AHPRA
- Excellent counselling and clinical skills
- Effective time management skills
- The ability and initiative to work autonomously while being part of a clinical team.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) industry.
- Valid Australian Drivers License
- Cleared Victorian Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Cleared National NDIS Worker Screen Check
In applying for this role, you will be subject to a National NDIS Worker Screen Check. From 1 February 2021 any staff member deemed to be working in a ‘risk-assessed role’ or at the request of management, must undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Access Your Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions.
We value Empowerment, Integrity and Respect.
For any additional information on the role or any query you may have please email ays_hr@ays.com.au and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
