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Organisation : Your Best Life Disability and Health Services

Location : QLD Regional (Sunshine Coast)

Work type : Full-time, Part-time

Profession : Mental / Health Counseling

Sector : Disabilities

Salary type : Annual Package

Application closing date : 5 Nov, 2024

About the organisation

Organisation Name : Your Best Life Disability and Health Services

Your Best Life Disability and Health Services (YBLDHS) is a community-based not for profit company that offers integrated and client-oriented mental health, allied health, and independent living supports for people with disabilities and health conditions. 

We are committed to growing and diversifying to meet the real, expressed needs of NDIS participants and other clients needing services and supports through a personalised approach that puts people before profits. YBLDHS is leading the development of diverse and inclusive disability support services in the region.  We are client-led, open to great ideas, innovative, and collaborative.

YBLDHS is NDIS-registered and is quality certified under the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.  As a not for profit company, we invest surplus funds into new or enhanced services in accordance with our mission to provide quality services that help people live their best lives no matter what health, disabilities, and other circumstances they face.

About the role

Are you committed to providing high quality, client focused psychology services? Join the awesome team of mental health professionals at Your Best Life Disability and Health Services. We provide services across multiple locations including Maroochydore, Nambour, Gympie, Kawana, Caboolture and Morayfield.  We create a supportive environment where people feel heard, respected and understood.

Role description:

Due to increasing demand, we are seeking another dedicated and compassionate Psychologist to join our team.  The successful candidate will have passion for working with individuals to support their mental, emotional, and behavioural health, utilising evidence-based practices.  This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients and NDIS participants across diverse backgrounds, while working in a positive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide person-centred psychological services, tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
  • Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions.
  • Build strong therapeutic relationships
  • Work with clients across various age groups, including children, adolescents, adults and seniors
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of allied health and mental health professionals
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records consistent with ethical and legal standards

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Current Working with Children Check – Blue Card
  • NDIS Worker Screening Check – Yellow Card
  • Medicare provider registration

Key qualities:

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Experience working with diverse age cohorts and presenting issues
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and self-care practices

Desirable:

  • Experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and other therapeutic modalities
  • Previous experience working in the community or private practice settings
  • Specialisation in a specific area of interest (e.g. trauma, anxiety, children’s mental health, employee assistance counselling services, behaviour support etc.).

What we offer:

  • Highly competitive salary with opportunities for professional development
  • Flexible working hours and options for part-time or full-time positions
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Ongoing professional development and supervision
  • Opportunity to work in beautiful Queensland with its vibrant communities, burgeoning services, outstanding beaches, and stunning hinterland surroundings.

How to apply

Take the next step and apply now.

Please send your resume and cover letter to kim.helmore@ybl.org.au 

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Please quote in application: Psychologist (General/Provisional) via Pro Bono Australia.


Profession: #MentalHealth_Counseling
Sector: #Disabilities
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