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.
