To provide Psychology services to Care2K customers and NDIS participants, inclusive of evidence-based assessment and intervention.

The attributes of a Care2K Psychologist include compassion, flexibility, conscientiousness and excellent time management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Service provision

• Plan, deliver and evaluate Psychology services to customers and NDIS participants that focus on participant goal attainment.
• Provide supports and services in collaboration with others; work within a multidisciplinary team and with external stakeholders (other health professionals, NDIA- related entities etc).
• Provide accurate, timely and high quality reports that meet the needs of the target audience.
• Participate in regular professional development opportunities.
• Fulfil administrative requirements, including record keeping, billing and invoicing.
• Ensure compliance with Code of Practice and duty of care to participants and service users.
• Ensure services meet quality standards and contractual agreements.
• Regularly review outcomes achieved and seek support as required.

Stakeholder management

• Provide regular feedback to stakeholders in regards to progress (participant, carer/ nominee, LACs, support coordinators, NDIA staff or others).
• Liaise with local health professionals and services as required.
• Development of relationships with stakeholders to facilitate partnerships and potential work opportunities.

Workplace Health & Safety

• Work within policies and procedures of Care2K
• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Communicate safety hazards and risks immediately.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Qualifications & Essential criteria

• Degree in Psychology
• Current AHPRA Registration as a Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist
• Satisfactory criminal record and working with children check (or state equivalent)
• Australian Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle
• Passion for helping a diverse range of clients
• Strong communication skills- verbal and written
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Evidence of completion of the NDIS mandatory orientation module

Desirable criteria

• Current AHPRA Registration as a Psychologist
• Working with vulnerable people check (or state equivalent)
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Provisional or Fully registered Psychologist in a clinical setting working with people with disability.
• Understanding of the NDIS framework, funding, services, support categories and procedures.

KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal:

• Care2 CEO
• National Manager – Operations
• State/Regional Manager-Operations
• Clinical Supervisor
• Multi-disciplinary team members of Care2K

External:

• NDIS Participants and their carers, support staff and families
• Local Area Coordinators
• Support Coordinators
• NDIA staff
• External health professionals- GPs and other allied health