ABOUT THE POSITION:
Start your career as a new Psychologist with an internship that will provide you an opportunity to experience parts of Australia that many people never see, whilst at the same time, doing work that is impactful and interesting.
Whilst the position will be based in Perth, regular travel to the Northern Territory will be required. There may also be opportunities to work across our NSW and Victoria teams in future.
The Northern Territory offers an exciting mix of tropical and desert landscapes, with world leading national parks and diverse wildlife. To learn more about what the Northern Territory and SAL Consulting have to offer, visit our TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@salconsulting?_t=8cxADMhW8mI&_r=1
The work for intern psychologists at SAL Consulting is varied and provides a strong base in working with people of all ages with a range of underlying developmental, educational, mental health and trauma related issues.
Our team complete a range of assessments with diverse client populations including:
- Psychosocial assessment
- Psychometric assessment
- Behavioural assessment
- Dementia assessment
- ASD assessment
- Specialist behaviour intervention
- Psychological intervention
- Therapy
- Early childhood developmental assessment
- FASD assessment
- Forensic assessment
The use of assessments relating to learning difficulties, executive functioning, depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc. are also utilised as appropriate.
Psychological intervention, therapy and behaviour support services are provided using a diverse range of modalities inclusive of individual, family based and service system interventions.
Our client groups are diverse and are inclusive of a wide range of presentations stemming from developmental trauma, developmental disability, neuro developmental disorders, traumatic brain injury, and mental health issues.
While our office bases and primary work are in Success and Darwin, we also offer a range of opportunities to work regionally, such as in Broome in WA and Katherine and Alice Springs in the NT.
ABOUT YOU:
- Tertiary qualification in Psychology and eligibility for AHPRA registration;
- Experience or interest in working with people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and / or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;
- Experience or interest in providing clinical and / or behaviour assessment, intervention and support in the disability, out-of-home care and / or other relevant sectors;
- A sense of adventure and enjoyment of travel.
Due to the nature of our business, it is required that our staff:
- have a current Driver’s Licence;
- have a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to attain these checks.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Regular high quality supervision and professional development (internal and external) that exceeds the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency internship requirements
- Flexible working hours
- A job with purpose and capacity to positively impact lives
- An organisational structure that offers practitioners both support and autonomy
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with a professional, experienced multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for remote placements
- Attractive salary package and employee benefits (including the on-cost of the professional supervision to meet AHPRA registration requirements, and assistance with relocation costs if planning to move interstate for the role)
ABOUT US:
SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs, people who have experienced trauma, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them. We provide a range of customised services, including Clinical / Behaviour Support, Psychology Services, Clinical Supervision, Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Consultancy, Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.
SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI ©) practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships, we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited, an RTO and provide psychological services under Medicare.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining what interests you about the position and addressing the designated criteria.
Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance. Should the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement, no further interviews will be arranged.
If you have any questions, please get in touch:
Julia Hoban
People & Culture Officer
Email: julia.hoban@salconsulting.com.au
Mobile: 0499 702 35
