Who we are:

Inspire Ability, based in Warners Bay and Rathmines, is a multidisciplinary therapy support service for children and young people aged 2-25. We believe that everyone learns best when they are having fun, so we approach therapy with a creative mindset. We currently offer occupational, speech therapy and psychology to our amazing clients by combining traditional therapy with innovative approaches using music, singing, drama, dance and art. We train our staff in the use of these creative elements and encourage our team to use their own creative interests to connect and engage with clients. Our mission is to Inspire Ability through Creativity.

What we are looking for:

In a nuteshell... someone very very special! We would love to have a psychologist who is PASSIONATE about working creatively with clients, who loves art or music or drama or something else creative, and would love to incorporate these into their therapy. What we do is unique and inspiring!

It would be such an honour to welcome a passionate Clinical or Registered Psychologist to our team in a part-time or full-time capacity. The option of casual work can also be discussed if desired.

It would involve working closely with children and their families on a weekly or fortnightly basis and across environments including clinic, home, community and school settings.

It's important that you are experienced in working with children and young people and that you are passionate about collaboratively working alongside other health professionals. We would like our psychology team to grow over time and envision that this position would suit someone with a desire to lead and supervise others in the future.

The advantages of this position:

At Inspire Ability, we LOVE our staff and we want this to be the best job you've ever had! Our team is positive, supportive and full of kindness and respect for each other. We want to continue to grow our wonderful team by extending this love and support to someone who is looking for a long term, creative, supportive and interesting position. You can look forward to:

Regular opportunities for shadowing other therapists to learn from them

A gradual build up of clients, starting slowly to give you time to learn and grow

Daily support with your caseload from our experienced therapy team, therapy aids and admin

An excellent remuneration package – please contact us for further details

Flexibility with hours and option for school holidays off

Dedicated fortnightly supervision with the Company Director

External clinical supervision

An annual CPD budget of $250/day worked with the option to apply for further funds ($1250 for a 5 day a week position)

A specially designed program of both in house and outsourced training to ensure you have the knowledge and skills to thrive in the position

An annual Well-being Support budget of $150 per day worked to care for your personal mental and physical well-being through funding sessions with a range of health professionals including physio, dietitian, psychologist, naturopath, exercise physiologist or counsellor ($750 for a 5 day a week position)

An amazing clinic filled with fantastic resources and a generous budget for desired therapeutic resources

Unused sick leave can be paid out at the end of the year as additional annual leave

Your own iPad! Filled with amazing apps to support your learning and efficiency as well as session planning

To Be Eligible for this role, you would need:

Full registration with the Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a psychologist or clinical psychologist

Eligibility for Medicare Provider registration

A current Working with Children Check

2+ years experience working with children and adolescents as a psychologist (5-18yrs), with specific experience completing psychological assessments, therapy interventions, and treatment planning for developmental, behavioural, or mental health concerns

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or equivalent qualification recognised by AHPRA

Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa

If this sounds like you please apply via the seek advertisement or email your cover letter and resume to Jasmine, the managing director of Inspire Ability at [email protected] or give her a call on 0432 512 333. We would love to hear from you.