Community Services and Development,Healthcare & Medical
A little about us:
EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disabilities across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services. This opens up a world of possibilities for our clients – and also opens up a host of career opportunities for you!
Our growing family of services at EverAbility Group include:
VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.
Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.
Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
Job Description
Are you a dedicated psychologist with a passion for supporting children with disabilities? Do you want to be part of a compassionate team that makes a real impact in the community? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Psychologist at Kites!
Key responsibilities and accountabilities
Provide evidence-based interventions to support psychological matters related to the child’s disability.
Provide positive behavioural supports to clients, families and caregivers.
Undertake assessments.
Provide an early intervention and preventative approach to promote positive outcomes to clients.
Provide guidance to clients and parents through individual and group programs.
Work collaboratively within the Kites team to ensure a holistic approach.
Provide consultation and advice to service providers in relation to the ongoing client support.
Liaise with and refer to other health professionals and community agencies as required.
Maintain accurate client records on Kites’ Client Management System.
Bring to the attention of the Program Manager issues relating to service delivery.
Supervise students on placement as required.
Contribute to community education programs on behalf of Kites.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential:
Master of Psychology with current registration with AHPRA.
Knowledge of life span development.
Knowledge of impact of disability on the life of the person with a disability and his/her family.
Experience in the assessment of children.
Experience in implementing psychological interventions.
Counselling skills.
Oral and written communication skills of a professional standard.
Interpersonal skills to establish, maintain, and facilitate professional and team-based relationships in a sensitive manner.
Ability to travel to client appointments and other locations as needed in a timely manner.
Hold or willingness to obtain National Police Clearance, Working with Vulnerable People check (NDIS endorsed) and Valid Tasmanian Driver’s Licence.
Desirable:
Master of Psychology - Clinical, Educational and/or Developmental Psychology.
Experience in working with children.
Benefits:
In return, you will be rewarded with:
Enjoy up to 3 days of paid leave during the Christmas and New Year holidays!
Ongoing professional development and training
Access to purchased leave
Employee Assistance Program
NFP salary packaging options – use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!
How to apply?
If you’re ready to help us, make a difference, click Apply and let’s chat about what life looks like at EverAbility.
For further information please contact Tennille Burns, Senior Program Manager Kites TAS & VisAbility TAS at tennille.burns@kitestherapytas.org.au.
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.
