Complex Psychology Pty Ltd

Port Melbourne, Melbourne VIC
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Full time
$115,000 per year

An opportunity to join a well-respected, friendly and dynamic team in roles that combine flexibility, support, variety and a strong commitment to best practice.

Complex Psychology are seeking a range of qualified health health staff to meet the ever expanding demand for our services.

Who are we?

Complex Psychology is a boutique allied health consultancy, based in Port Melbourne and Mildura, that provides a range of allied health services to participants with complex disability and psychosocial needs. We are highly regarded as a result of our expertise assessing, coordinating and treating people who have extremely complex needs and for our experience in negotiating complex service system challenges. Due to our high demand, we are seeking a range of allied health practitioners across the disciplines of occupational therapy, psychology, social work and speech pathology to undertake a variety of different assessment, coordination, consultant, supervisory and treatment roles.

At the heart of Complex Psychology is our dedication to working with and for clients who have multiple and complex disability and psychosocial needs. We provide a range of services to the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH), Department of Justice and Community Safety (DOJCS), NDIS participants, Non-Government Organisations and private individuals. Our work is often targeted at supporting care teams and services to increase their capacity to support clients with complex needs. 

Our current recruitment comes at a time when we are looking to expand our organisation, including broadening the scope of work that we offer.  This will allow staff a greater variety of work across allied health assessment, forensic assessment, behaviour support services, complex coordination services, individual and group treatment and consultation and training delivery. 

About the roles:

The successful candidates will undertake the following:

• Discipline specific psychological assessment (potentially including forensic assessment, depending on clinician experience)
• Positive behaviour support assessment and intervention
• Assessment and development of care plans under the Human Services (Complex Needs) Act
• Coordination of clients under the Multiple and Complex Needs Initiative (MACNI)
• Specialist support coordination
• Assessment of service system issues and the provision of advice to address system barriers within care teams
• Clinical intervention and therapy
• Development and delivery of training
• Secondary consultation
• Facilitation of training, professional development and other capacity building activities to services.

Positions with Complex Psychology afford team members a unique work experience not often seen in private organisations. This includes:

• Opportunity to work with clients who have exceptionally complex needs and high profile clients in a service that is very highly regarded within the service system.
• Ongoing opportunities to develop formal and informal leadership qualities throughout the work you will provide.
• Supportive and generous supervision framework, which combats the professional isolation than can come with being a sole practitioner, sub-contractor or working in a very large organisation
• Generous remuneration as a salaried employee within a friendly and supportive team.
• The potential to grow your role to suit your areas of expertise and interest.
• Rigorous internal support available to help staff navigate and advocate within complex and inter-connected service systems.
• A healthy balance of individual client work, systemic co-ordination work and service system capacity building tasks.
• Opportunities to present our expertise at relevant national and international conferences with support.

We are proud to offer the following supports and benefits to successful candidates:

• Multiple forms of professional development, including individual internal supervision, multidisciplinary internal group supervision and funded external clinical supervision and training.
• Generous professional development allowances.
• Above award rate remuneration
• Flexible work conditions (a combination of office based and work from home)
• Realistic billing goals that have promoted the development of the high-quality work that has built our reputation as experts in the field of complex needs. Our emphasis is on how you contribute to the needs of our participants, our team and the broader service sector.
• We strongly encourage applicants with relevant practice experience to apply. Sound clinical reasoning and a commitment to learn will be highly regarded, and whilst a familiarity with NDIS and/or MACNI operational processes is positive, it is not essential. Ongoing support will be available to work within our requirements.  

Board approved supervision can be offered with a view to endorsement.

All applicants must address the key selection criteria as outlined below:

1. Registration with AHPRA/Psychology Board of Australia.
2. At least three years experience working with clients who have complex needs, for example a combination of intellectual disability, brain injury, severe substance misuse, autism spectrum disorder and serious mental illness
3. An understanding of risk management in the context of complex needs
4. An  understanding of the NDIS and the broader disability, mental health, accommodation, and alcohol/other drug (AOD) and forensic sectors
5. Well-developed communication skills, including the ability to confidently facilitate training, meetings, presentations and other group activities
6. An interest in working with clients who demonstrate serious behaviours of concern including sexualised behaviours and violent offending and significant self-harm
7. Highly developed report writing skills
8. A current and valid driver’s license and access to own vehicle to use for the purpose of attending appointments (including appointments in regional Victoria on occasion)

Applications should be addressed to Jacqui Brown, Director, Complex Psychology and received by COB 2 June 2023.  

Please apply via the Seek website, including a cover letter that addresses all Key Selection Criteria and includes a detailed CV.

For more information or to discuss the role further please call Jacqui Brown on 0427 721 076.

Travel within Victoria, including some limited travel to rural and regional areas may be a part of the role and access to a motor vehicle is required.

Complex Psychology values an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and strongly encourages Aboriginal people, people with disability, people from the LGBTQI+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply. All our workspaces are physically accessible, both internally and externally. We welcome advice from applicants regarding any modifications, adaptations or considerations they require to participate comfortably in the interview process. 

If you would like a copy of a position description, please contact Megan Darwish, Office Manager, at Megan.darwish@complexpsychology.com.au

All successful applicants must have a commitment to abiding by government directives regarding COVID-19 vaccination and engaging in a COVID-safe manner with clients, colleagues and the broader community.

Equity – Integrity – Respect – Quality/Expertise – Leading Change – Empowerment

Your application will include the following questions:

• Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?
• Do you own or have regular access to a car?

 Melior Positive Behaviour Support

Perth WA

Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)

Full time

Are you looking to set your career up for success?

• Contribute to and be a part of a culture where you and      your clients are valued.
• Excellence is our standard. Learn and understand what      high quality and best practice PBS is all about!
• Receive ongoing learning, professional development and      supervision from experienced practitioners. Helping you to be the best      version of you matters to us.
• Work flexibly from home and at one of our conveniently      located offices, North and South of the river.

Look no further…Melior Positive Behaviour Support is the organisation for you.

At Melior we take our (and your) reputation seriously.

• Our team comprises of the best of the best –      experienced practitioners who are at the top of their game and are known      for going the extra mile for our clients. It’s a given – right?
• We join hands with stakeholders to design a PBS plan –      to support people with a broad range of disability, to live their best      life.
• We take the time to understand the in’s and out’s and      why. This is the foundation for providing clients and their support teams      with effective strategies for life.

What’s your day-to-day?

• Teamwork: Collaborate with your clients, their      families, allied health professionals, and support staff.
• Innovation: Build capable environments that support      your clients to achieve a high quality of life where they have more choice      and control.
• Expertise: Help all stakeholders understand the persons      underlying needs that may be contributing to behaviours that pose a risk      of harm.
• Creativity: Address each client’s individual needs      through strategies that work for them.
• Learning: Hone your skills daily to ensure the best      evidence-based practice.

Let’s talk about you!

• Degree in psychology, speech pathology, occupational      therapy, social work, education, or nursing is a must.
• You’re passionate about working with people with      complex behaviours of concern.

You’re committed to:

• understanding the principles of evidence-based      practice, and applying this practice as a PBS practitioner.
• You’re      eager to work in various environments like homes, workplaces, the      community, schools, prisons, and more.
• You manage and prioritise your workload to meet the      clients and the organisation’s needs.
• You excel at building relationships. No matter if it’s      with your client, their family, support workers, or medical providers.
• You know the difference between there, their, and      they’re. Your communication skills are off the charts – written and      verbal.
• You have an Australian driver’s licence

Non-essential, but favourable criteria:

• Registration with AHPRA, SPA, or AASW.
• Previous experience working as a practitioner.

Know you’ll be a great fit but didn’t tick all the boxes? We still want to hear from you!

Have a question about the role? Get in touch with Melior’s Co-Managing Directors:
 

Tim Stalker - 0418 172 792 - t_stalker@melior.org.au

Leanne Larkin - 0408 888 194 - l_larkin@melior.org.au 

Have a question about the application process? Our People & Culture team is here to help. Contact Vicki Bosworth on (08) 6253 4700

Apply now. It’s time to let your impressive resume and inspiring cover letter do the talking. We can’t wait to see what you’ll bring to the team.

Applications close Friday, 12th July 2024 . Interviews may start before the closing date.

Bring your unique self. Melior is an advocate for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from:

• Persons with disability
• First Nations Peoples
• People who identify as LGBTIQA+
• People who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse