Psychologist - Sydney
Core
Provide psychological and behaviour support services to school-aged children, young people, and adults with disabilities, their families, and carers.
Role type
Clinical Psychologist (Disability Services)
Builds
Individualised intervention programs and behaviour support plans aligned with NDIS goals
Domain
Disability & Community Services
Required skills
Psychometric and psychological assessments, individualised intervention program development, behaviour support services, multidisciplinary team collaboration, NDIS framework knowledge, disability legislation knowledge, clinical data interpretation
Preferred skills
Experience with complex needs and dual diagnosis, specialised intervention strategies, conceptual and problem-solving skills
Technologies
NDIS Positive Behaviour Support Framework, Disability Inclusion Act 2014
Responsibilities
Manage a diverse caseload of people with disabilities presenting with complex needs and challenging behaviours, Conduct psychometric and psychological assessments to determine functioning levels, strengths and areas of need, Develop, implement, monitor and review individualised intervention programs aligned with NDIS goals, Provide behaviour support services in line with best practice guidelines, Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including support coordinators and disability support workers, Contribute to the planning, development and evaluation of allied health service operations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC