• Full-Time or Part-Time hours
• Location: Kensington
• Salary Packaging up to $15,900 p.a

Be part of an interdisciplinary team in the provision of client care and service delivery that is congruent with Ngala's philosophy and professional accountability.

Our core values at Ngala are Human Connection, Integrity, Fairness and Creativity.

ABOUT US

At Ngala, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to be their best, and that raising children should be a joyful and rewarding experience.

After 130 years of working with families across Western Australia, Ngala continues to use the latest research and training, alongside community stories and experiences to develop and deliver services that meet the needs of today’s parents and children.

Ngala supports families throughout all stages of a child’s life, striving to ensure that parents have knowledge about their child’s development, critical for effective parenting and to achieve the best outcomes for their child.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a highly motivated Clinical or Counselling Psychologist (or Registrar) ideally with perinatal and infant mental health background. This is a Full-Time position working 76 hours a fortnight. Part-time hours (45.6 hours per fortnight) are available for the right candidate working preferably Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop, deliver and evaluate psycho-education and therapeutic groups for parents with infants.
• Deliver a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions with infants (0-5yrs) and their families.
• Provide psychological advice, consultation, and training to Nursing/Allied Health staff as required.

ABOUT YOU

As the successful candidate, you will hold current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) together with the following:

• Hold a current Medicare provider number for focused psychological strategies or clinical psychological therapies.
• Relevant experience working with people across the lifespan with mental health conditions.
• Experience in providing evidence-based, attachment focussed, relationship-based interventions with individuals, families and groups.
• Demonstrated understanding and developing skills in perinatal and infant mental health.
• Demonstrated ability to positively contribute to an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated self-management skills and ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Current Working with Children Check

Graduates and Registrars are welcome to apply!

BENEFITS

• Salary Packaging up to $15,900
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid parental leave (up to 14 weeks!)
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave
• Discounted private healthcare
• Onsite childcare available
• Flexible working arrangements considered for the right candidate
• A positive and inclusive work environment where your contributions are valued

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are due by 5pm, 31 March 2024 however shortlisting will commence immediately so we encourage you to submit your application promptly.

Click 'Apply' and follow the prompts to submit your CV.

If you have any queries including a request to view the Position Description, please contact Maggie Tait on 08 9368 9392 or mtait@ngala.com.au.

Successful candidates are required to provide a satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the last 6 months.

CULTURE

Ngala is an equal opportunity employer and promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value the unique contribution of all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse background, people who identify as LGBTIQA+ and people with a disability.

We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as the traditional custodians of the land where our programs and services operate and pay respect to Elders past and present in the spirit of reconciliation.

To find out more about Ngala, visit www.ngala.com.au.