About Us

Embracing Self Psychological Services is a highly regarded Neuroaffirming Psychology Practice based in Townsville North Queensland.

We provide services across the lifespan both face to face in our clinic and via Telehealth for those who are unable to access our face to face services.

We can offer you a competitive salary based on experience and a professional development budget.

You will be working alongside a professional and progressive practice team providing care and support to clients using evidenced based, person centred techniques.

Our team is expanding our services to include an Occupational Therapist to join our team in a full-time capacity. The role entails delivering quality client centred assessment, treatment, and case formulation within a Neuroaffirming lens.

Why Work with us?

• Supportive & Close-Knit Team Environment - Work with dedicated and collaborative professionals where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard and genuine connections are built.
• Neuroaffirming & Trauma-Informed Approach – Be part of a practice that prioritises person centred care, advocating for neurodivergent individuals in an affirming way.
  Competitive Salary & Professional Development – We offer a salary that reflects your experience and a CPD budget to support your ongoing learning and career growth.
• Flexible & Inclusive Work Environment – A workplace that understands the importance of work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will be prepared to work hard and enjoy the benefits of working closely with a small team of Psychologists. As a self starter and problem solver, you will be able to identify opportunities and maximise client care. Ideally, you will align with Neuroaffirming practices and be open to broader learning.

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Work from a Neuroaffirming trauma informed practice ethos of care.
• Maintain a client caseload to be negotiated in line with experience.
• Provide assessments and interventions to clients across the lifespan.
• Case formulation and identifying and working towards clients’ goals.
• Develop tailored treatment plans for referred clients.
• Complete electronic client notes and reports to an appropriate standard.
• Engage in case conferences and progress reporting as required.
• Maintain and develop professional skills through supervision and professional development.
• Attend clinical supervision and maintain Continued Professional Development (CPD) standards as per AHPRA guidelines. (CPD budget provided).
• Build and maintain relationships with local organisations, other professionals and government agencies.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy in all matters relating to the organisation, clients, other practitioners and procedures.
• completion of Functional Capacity Assessments to support National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan funding and support requirements and completion of in-home, community or clinic based therapy to support independence in activities of daily living tasks, with a physical and/or psychological scope.

Qualifications (Essential)

Criminal History Clearance – Blue Card: Possession of a Positive Notice Blue Card from Blue Card Services is mandatory for this role. If a current Positive Notice Blue Card is not held by the applicant, employment will not commence with Embracing Self Psychological Service until this is obtained.

• Qualification: Possession of a qualification in Occupational Therapy from a registered tertiary institution is mandatory for this role.
• Professional Registration: Possession of registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, along with a current annual practicing certificate is mandatory for this role. Registration must be maintained for the duration of employment in this role.
• Eligibility for a Medicare provider number is essential.

Skills and Experience (Desirable)

• Knowledge of evidence based interventions and assessments
• Strong interpersonal skills
• High level verbal and written communication skills
• Well defined research and analytical skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Clinical skills based on experience
• Basic computer and IT skills
• Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
• Adherence to the Neuroaffirming approach – a value of Embracing Self Psychological Services.

How to apply

To apply, please send the following to [email protected]
• Cover letter detailing your understanding of working from a Nueroaffirming lens and how you meet the general criteria (1-2 pages).
• Current CV including the names and contact details of two contactable referees.
• Expected salary.

All enquires can be made to Carol Mumme via email: [email protected]

Applications close: Friday 18th April 2025.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU PROVIDE A COVER LETTER WITH YOUR APPLICATION