Psychologist - Join our highly regarded Talk about Program

TSH

Wembley, Perth WA

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

Part time

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Partner with a multi-disciplinary team (including teachers, education assistants, speech pathologists and occupational therapists) to support students and their families

Enjoy a picturesque working location near Lake Monger, free parking, seven weeks annual leave and generous salary packaging benefits

Join a genuinely inclusive work environment that centres its approach on our organisational values and providing contemporary positive behaviour support

About Us

TSH (formerly Telethon Speech and Hearing) is a Western Australian not-for-profit organisation, registered charity, independent school and NDIS provider that has helped children with speech, language and hearing difficulties lead fulfilling lives since 1966.

We are a proud Western Australian success story and a family centred practice.

TSH provides integrated services for children with hearing loss and/or speech and language difficulties from newborns to 18-year-olds. A team of education professionals work collaboratively alongside allied health professionals to empower children to hear, communicate, connect and learn.

At TSH, you will find an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, supportive and fun, where our employees take pride in the work they undertake, the relationships that they build and the difference they make in the lives of the children and families we support.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including access to salary packaging, professional development, 7 weeks annual leave, free parking, paid parental leave and an employee assistance program, as well as the opportunity to work alongside our passionate and diverse team of professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Counselling, Clinical, Educational or Developmental Psychologist to provide support to children and families enrolled in our Talkabout Program.

Our Talkabout Program is a specialised early intervention program for 2, 3, 4 and 5 year old children with speech and language delays that provides a language-rich environment and approach to supporting children and their families.

Reporting to the Principal, the Psychologist will provide hands on support in a collaborative and welcoming team environment, to identify and address the psychological, social, emotional, behavioural and cognitive needs of the children and families.

The role offers genuine autonomy to manage your day independently, the ability to provide incidental as well as formal intervention to families, and the capacity to use your knowledge and experience to undertake continuous improvement work.

This is a part time position job share position working 15 hours per week –either over  two days (Thursday, Friday) or three days (Wednesday, Thursday or Friday) per week.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

Solid experience working with children, young people and their families

Familiarity with and a commitment to providing evidence-based psychological interventions appropriate to presenting psychological issues

Ability to conduct psychometric and standardised assessments to establish appropriate intervention goals and recommendations relevant to the needs of the enrolled child

Ability to work collaboratively with parents and provide parents with sensitive information, in a supportive, positive and understanding manner

Ability to respond empathically to students and/or parents in distress and to manage crisis situations

Effective counselling and therapeutic skills at both an individual and group level

Extensive knowledge of all aspects of childhood development delays, disabilities and disorders

Evidence of strong communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to enable professional interaction with a range of people including parents, visitors, management and other TSH staff

You will possess the following qualifications:

A tertiary qualification in Psychology

You must also:

Hold current provisional or full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.

Current Working with Children Check and National Police Clearance.

About You

As we pride ourselves on being experts in our field, we are seeking a registered Psychologist who shares our commitment to excellence by using evidence informed, child safe practices and contemporary positive behaviour support to deliver the highest level of service to our children and families, while working collaboratively with teachers and our allied health team. 

You will also be a visible and inclusive professional who has extensive knowledge of all aspects of childhood development and a commitment to working in partnership with families/caregivers as a part of a family centred practice model.

Psychologists working in early childhood settings or primary schools are encouraged to apply.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity,

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Contact Natalie Tarr, Principal, on 0893879888 or 0420385712