Psychologist

About Guidestar

We are passionate about providing dynamic and creative ways for children, young people, adults and families to make positive change and achieve fulfilling lives. We support people with complex disability, mental health issues and people who are neurodivergent.

Our team of experienced psychologists, therapists, PBS practitioners and specialist and support coordinators provide support, therapy and learning so that people can reach their full potential. Our staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural backgrounds, faiths, and abilities. We also provide clinical supervision, training and capacity building to organisations in the community sector.

The Role:

• New graduates or experienced psychologists.
• Board approved on-site supervisors.
• Fortnightly and group supervision.
• Training budget for professional development.

What we can offer you…

• The opportunity to be part of a team in a leading organisation providing evidence based and innovative therapies for children, adolescents and adults.
• Generous conditions of employment and income security.
• A client caseload which is conducive to providing high quality care, allowing enough time to complete administrative and reporting requirements.
• Matching clients to your areas of interest, handling of intake and cancellations.
• Management support and individual and group supervision from experienced clinicians who are leaders in the field.
• Regular team meetings, professional development opportunities and resource sharing.
• A values-based, mutually supportive team culture.
• Full administrative support and all client allocation.
• The opportunity to be part of an organisation that values you and provides opportunities for you to prioritise your professional development, wellbeing and self-care.

Professional rooms

• Comfortable well-appointed consulting rooms and assessment spaces located in a community precinct in Coburg.
• On-site receptionist.
• Sound masking and HEPA air filters in each room.
• Car parking and access via public transport.

Skills and experience

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Current and full registration with AHPRA.
• Registration as a Medicare Provider or eligibility.
• Membership of APS, AAPi or ACA.
• Excellent communication skills including; ability to build rapport, case noting, report writing and facilitation of care team meetings.
• Assessment skills or willingness to learn
• Cultural awareness and ability to apply and integrate this into your everyday work

Please refer to the position description for the full duties and key selection criteria.

Please apply for consideration and a confidential discussion about the role, we look forward to your application.

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Guidestar embraces diversity and encourages applicants from different backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity and lived experience, actively fostering an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be reviewed during the advertising period. Interviews may take place before the closing date. 

A position description is attached.