Registered Psychologist - Toowoomba QLD (JOB -1000360)

• Ample opportunities for professional support and growth in a collaborative and healthy workplace
• Work with a broad range of clients from early childhood to senior adults
• Competitive hourly rate

Job Title:  Registered Psychologist – Toowoomba, Queensland.
                                                            
Job Type:  Permanent - Part-Time. 1-3 days per week negotiable. 

Hours:  Clinic hours negotiable between 8am and 7pm, Monday to Fridays.

Practice Information:
This clinic has been delivering evidence-based education, training, assessment, and intervention for over 20 years. Originally established in 2001, the clinic was relaunched 2011, and was rebranded in 2021. In 2023, they opened rural hubs in Charleville and Kingaroy. In 2024, it was their 21st year in business, and to celebrate they are relocated to 11 Westland Street, Toowoomba. The owner is the Clinical Director, Michelle Aniftos, who has lived and worked in regional south-east Queensland for over forty years. In addition to clinical care, the clinic provides mental health education, training and supervision that is responsive to identified workforce and service needs in regional, rural, and remote Southern Queensland. Their values are clear:

• Collaboration: Interprofessional, Interagency and Consumer-Centred
• Learning: Knowledge, Understanding and Reflective Growth
• Equity: Improved access to services for consumers and the health workforce
• Accountability: Data Safety, Quality Improvement, and Financial Sustainability
• Respect: Personal, Social & Cultural Safety and Satisfaction.

Their goal is to work collaboratively with their clients to understand their strengths and challenges in ways that promote their ability to live a healthier and satisfying daily life. They are committed to quality health care to improve physical and mental health by integrating best research evidence with clinical expertise and consumer values. Their initiatives respond to the Australian National Mental Health Reform agenda toward stepped care in mental health with programs ranging from preventative to more intensive service delivery. They do not have emergency services. Their services target cognitive, behavioural, and neurological processes that regulate wellbeing. In addition to disorder-specific approaches, the brain-based ‘transdiagnostic’ model of care recognizes the high prevalence of co-occurring health challenges that require a personalized approach to improve well-being and daily functioning, e.g., for clients:

• who have limited success with traditional disorder-focussed treatment
• for whom there is limited evidence-based psychological treatment
• with complex concerns requiring assessment to inform diagnosis, and inter-professional treatment plans.

The practice accepts a broad range of clients from early childhood to senior adults, with presentations typical of:

• Neurodevelopmental Disorders (Intellectual Disability, Attention-deficit, Autism, and Learning)
• Anxiety and Mood-related Disorders
• Stress-related Physiological Responses to adverse life events (e.g., health conditions, work, relationships).

Position Description:
Seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Psychologist to join the team in Toowoomba with some local outreach if possible (kilometric allowance applicable). This role involves working with both children and adults, providing high-quality psychological assessments, interventions, and support. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to enhancing the mental health and well-being of individuals in regional communities. You will be part of a dynamic interprofessional network, offering ample opportunities for professional support and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological assessments and develop individualized treatment plans for children and adults.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to clients with a variety of psychological issues.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, educators, and community organizations to ensure comprehensive care.
• Offer consultation and training to other professionals and community groups.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records in compliance with ethical and legal standards.
• Participate in regular supervision and continuing professional development activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Current psychology registration with AHPRA.
• Evidence of ongoing compliance with annual CPD requirements.
• Proven experience working with both children and adults in a clinical setting.
• Strong knowledge of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and adherence to ethical guidelines.

Salary Information:

• $40 - $60 per hour.
• Payable under MA000027 Health Professionals Award

About Toowoomba:
The garden city of Toowoomba is the hub linking Queensland’s Western Downs and Outback with Brisbane and is a two-hour drive from the state’s capital. Located on the Great Dividing Range, Toowoomba and the surrounding region has a full range of public and private services for its 160,000 residents. There are a number of events and key industries located in the region including education and training, healthcare, financial and insurance services, oil and gas extraction, agriculture and manufacturing. You’ll find attractions from a range of categories including stunning heritage-listed parks, museums for art and culture, secret laneway cafes, outdoor adventures and so much more.


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Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

 

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