At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and deliver therapy to support children and families across Australia.
- Company: Join a supportive allied health team at Early Start Australia.
- Benefits: Flexible work environment, professional development, and meaningful career growth.
- Other info: Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and their families.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration, experience in solution-focused therapy, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
When you join Early Start Australia, you'll be part of an allied heath team that's in it together.
A local team that's right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work.
From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you'll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia.
With flexibility and support to thrive, you'll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.
What you'll do at our Durack clinic
- New Client Assessments
- Prepare for assessments using referrals and questionnaires
- Conduct standardised and informal assessments (e. g., WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS)
- Provide timely feedback to clients and families and confirm therapy needs
- Complete and issue reports within two weeks of assessment
- Therapy Service Delivery
- Deliver client-centred assessment, counselling, and therapy
- Manage discipline-specific caseloads, including complex clients
- Develop, implement, review, and adjust individualised therapy programs
- Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings
- Collaborate with allied health professionals and develop specialised programs
- Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice
- Therapy Programs
- Conduct initial appointments and develop goal-based therapy plans
- Create measurable, targeted interventions and session plans
- Provide home and school-based activities and resources
- Monitor progress, update goals, and complete reviews and reports
- Identify and refer to other disciplines or group programs as appropriate
- Reporting and Documentation
- Complete clinical notes within 24 hours
- Provide timely, compliant reports to stakeholders and funding bodies
- Record incidents and complaints as required
- Funding, Professional Development & Compliance
- Align therapy plans with available funding (e. g. NDIS)
- Participate in supervision, meetings, and ongoing professional development
- Comply with registration standards, organisational policies, WHS, and child safety requirements
- What you'll bring
Experience/ Skills
- Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention
- Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs
- Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Exceptional observational and report writing skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously in the community
Qualifications / Compliance
- Registration with AHPRA and Registration with Psychology Board of Australia
- NDIS Workers Screening Check
- Current Drivers' Licence and vehicle
- Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
- National Police Check
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