At a Glance
- Tasks: Support vulnerable children and families through PCIT and early intervention assessments.
- Company: Belmont Allied Health, a supportive psychology practice in Geelong.
- Benefits: Funded training, flexible hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a motivated team with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and a passion for child psychology.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
- Early Career Psychologist – PCIT and Early Intervention and Assessment
- Clinician –Child & Adolescent Psychology
Graduate and Early Career Position Geelong and Colac | Permanent part-time | PCIT-focused role
About Belmont Allied Health
Belmont Allied Health is a Geelong-based psychology practice providing assessment andintervention for toddlers, children and their families.
Services are deliveredin Geelong and through our rural clinic in Colac.
Theopportunity
We are seeking a Graduate Psychologist, Early Career Psychologist or Psychology Registrar to join thepractice approximately three days per week, initially comprising two days in Geelong and one day in Colac.
You will workunder the guidance of an experienced psychologist with strong networks acrossearly childhood medical and allied health services.
You will also join apositive, motivated environment, committed to working collaboratively to achieveexcellent outcomes for vulnerable children and their families.
The role is basedin a dedicated child psychology space equipped with a one-way mirror and audiosystem for PCIT and other clinical work.
Parent–Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) will be a substantial component of the role.
PCIT isa gold-standard, evidence-based early childhood intervention that remainsrelatively uncommon in Australia.
You will complete certification under myguidance, with an anticipated two-year period of supervised practiceimplementing the program.
This is anexcellent opportunity to develop extensive skills in PCIT while gaining broaderexperience across assessment, early intervention and psychological practice.
Iwould be pleased to support you to continue with the practice or pursue broadercareer opportunities after completing this period, drawing on my extensiveprofessional networks and knowledge of the early childhood sector.
Keyresponsibilities
Your work willinclude
- Implementing PCIT as a core componentof your caseload, with supervision and fidelity monitoring.
- Completing developmental andearly-years cognitive assessments.
- Providing broader early childhoodinterventions for children with developmental, medical and psychosocialneeds.
- Working with a small number ofadolescents and young adults presenting with common anxiety and moodconcerns, including where these occur alongside lifelong disability.
- Managing your own caseload andworking autonomously while seeking supervision appropriately.
- Working one day per week in Colacwithin a multidisciplinary environment.
- Liaising with families, schools, pediatriciansand allied health professionals.
- Maintaining clinical records andparticipating in case review and professional development.
- Contributing positively to acollaborative team culture focused on high-quality care and meaningfuloutcomes.
- Supervisionand development
The positionincludes
- Funded PCIT training andcertification delivered onsite.
- Regular supervision and mentoring.
- Experience in developmental andcognitive assessment, parent-focused treatment and early intervention.
- Exposure to rural multidisciplinarypractice.
- Potential future training in PCIT-Toddler and PCIT-CU.
- Selectioncriteria
Applicants shouldhave
- Current AHPRA registration, oreligibility to work as a registrar under an approved supervisionarrangement.
- Eligibility for a Medicare providernumber, where applicable.
- A strong interest in children, families, early intervention and PCIT.
- Excellent communication andinterpersonal skills.
- The ability to work autonomously andmanage a caseload.
- A willingness to contribute to apositive, motivated team.
- Commitment to regular supervision andprofessional development.
- Availability to work in Colac one dayper week.
- A current Working with Children Checkand National Police Check, or willingness to obtain them.
Experience indevelopmental assessment, developmental disorders, parent coaching ordisruptive behavior is desirable but not essential.
Employmentconditions
This is apermanent part-time employed position, initially approximately three days perweek.
Remuneration will be in accordance with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award 2020 (MA000027), based on classification, qualificationsand experience.
The position alsoincludes
- Administrative support with bookings, billing and documentation.
- Annual leave and personal leave inaccordance with applicable employment law.
- Superannuation in line withlegislative requirements.
- Potential to increase working days asthe caseload develops.
- Location
- Geelong: Dedicated child psychologyclinic space with one-way mirror and audio system.
- Hours: Approximately three days perweek initially, with fixed or flexible days by agreement.
For informalenquiries, please contact Colin at the email address above.
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Early Career Psychologist – PCIT and Early Intervention and Assessment in Geelong employer: Belmont Allied Health
Belmont Allied Health is an exceptional employer located in Geelong, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Early Career Psychologists. With a strong focus on professional development, including funded PCIT training and regular supervision, employees are empowered to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and families. The practice's commitment to high-quality care and its unique rural clinic in Colac provide diverse experiences that enhance both personal and professional growth.
