About Us
Our Vision
To live and witness to the infinite tenderness of God and provide the opportunity where people can grow towards healing and fullness of life.
Our Mission
To continue the healing, freeing and life-giving mission of Jesus which was to heal the broken-hearted, release captives and give sight to the blind and freedom to the oppressed.
Clinical, Registered, Provisional Psychologist, Mental Health Social Worker (Contract Position)
We are looking for an experienced psychologist: clinical, general or provisional and/or a Mental Health Social Worker to join our team.
The Corazon Centre Inc. is a not-for-profit community organisation and registered charity. Our vision is to promote mental health and well-being of individuals and families and especially those who have experienced distress, disadvantage and trauma. We believe all people should have access to affordable psychological and counselling services. We are committed to providing the opportunity for people to work towards achieving their full potential, forming positive relationships and dealing with life’s challenges.
Our organisational culture reflects our values of Hope, Respect, Justice and Excellence. Our commitment to justice impels us to cross boundaries of culture, religion and social class in the delivery of our services. Staff are expected to uphold these values, treating each other and those they serve with respect and dignity in support of our vision.
The Corazon Centre offers a warm and supportive environment that encourages a learning and collaboration approach to contracting psychological work.
What we Offer
- Contract role with flexible hours
- Attractive session rates – industry leading 70/30 fee split paid fortnightly
- A range of client types and presentations
- Administrative support to answer the telephone, book appointments, liaise with clients, Medicare, Medical Centres
- Managed electronic record keeping and appointment diary
- Consulation with the principal psychologist who is a registered supervisor with APHRA.
- Attractive work environment with well-maintained clinical rooms
- Potential opportunities for career progression
What you Offer
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Availability to work on at least 2 days per week
- Full and unconditional registration with APHRA or the AASW
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Demonstrated skills to build rapport and engage clients
- Experience working with clients with a range of presenting issues
- Ability to build referral relationships with GP’s and other allied health professionals
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to handle administration duties and use practice management software (training provided).
- Ongoing commitment to professional development
- An interest in Antenatal, Postnatal and Infant mental health would be an advantage.
Interested applicants are encouraged to forward a cover letter and CV to Dr Jennifer Sheehan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Enquires for the position can be made on 0438 742 753.
Psychology Placement
Corazon offers postgraduate psychology students a unique opportunity to develop their assessment and counselling skills, ethical understandings and an appreciation of the craft of facilitating growth and development within the individual.
Please download the document Expression of Interest form (93 KB) if you would like to know more about a Clinical student placement at Corazon.
In December 8, 2000, the Corazon Centre was established as a ministry of the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart. Our name, Corazon, is a Spanish word meaning “Heart”, which reflects our core values of kindness and compassion. Initially, the Centre was established to provide short-term respite services to women and their dependent children who were in need of respite. Home ‘detox’ services were also provided to women who were unable to undergo formal detox programs because of their caregiving responsibilities.
In 2006, the service was expanded to include the provision of psychology and counselling. This was in response to the lack of affordable mental health services for people living in the City of Wyndham. At the time the demand for this service was growing the respite component declined due to funding cuts. Today, the psychology and counselling service remains the focus of the organisation.
Our Committee of Management and Members
The Committee of Management was established on 13 March 2002. The Committee has responsibility for the governance of the organization. In particular, the Committee of Management oversees: the achievement of organizational aims, strategic planning and review, compliance and legal obligations, financial planning, risk compliance, agency policy review and endorsement, promotion and fundraising, and provides an accountability function to The Member, funding bodies and the community.
Committee of Management
Office Bearers
Chairperson:
Adele Hegedic
- Appointed Chairperson December 2019
Secretary:
Noelene Keogh
- Appointed Secretary March 2015
- Appointed Committee Member March 2015
Treasurer:
Mary-Anne Perry
- Appointed Treasurer December 2023
- Appointed Committee Member December 2018
Committee Members:
Pauline Compton
- Appointed Committee Member March 2014
Kate Lind
- Appointed Committee Member December 2023
Fiona Weedon
- Appointed Committee Member December 2023
Rose Cauchi
- Appointed Committee Member October 2024
The Member
Philippa Murphy fdnsc
Moya Hanlen fdnsc
Lorraine McCleary fdnsc
Pauline Richards fdnsc
Mary Stevens fdnsc
Dr Jennifer Sheehan
Jenny founded Corazon in 2000. She is an endorsed clinical psychologist. She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Victoria University and is registered with AHPRA. She is also a member of the Australian Psychology Society College of Clinical Psychologists. Jenny has worked in the community sector for over 30 years in the areas of educaton, social work and psychology.
Jenny works with individuals across the lifespan who experience depression, anxiety, interpersonal difficulties and grief and loss. Her area of speciality is the parent-child relationship and she provides therapy to families who are experiencing difficulties duing the antenatal and postnatal period. She is passionate about the provision of services that support families, children and young people to achieve their full potential.
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