Best Start Clinic is a leading child and family allied health service, providing multi-disciplinary and evidence-based practices in the area of psychology, speech pathology and occupational therapy. A core aspect of our service is best-practice autism early intervention through our clinic in Brighton and dedicated world-class early intervention therapy centre in Sandringham. A unique opportunity exists for a passionate psychologist to join our team, supporting children, young people and their families. 

In the area of psychology, we assist our clients through the provision of:

• Counselling, for primarily primary school-aged children and their parents
• Assessment, including cognitive, learning, and diagnostic assessments
• Multi-disciplinary case consultation 
• Behaviour support and ASD services

As a part of the Best Start team, our new psychologist will receive: 

• Ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities 
• A range of psychology practice areas, as well as a diverse case load
• Collaborative support and case consultation within a multi-disciplinary team 
• Support within a professional and collegial working environment 

Essential Criteria 

• Registration with AHPRA
• Eligibility for registration as a Medicare provider 
• WWCC
• Experience in early intervention with young children with autism 
• Commitment to undertaking training in the Early Start Denver Model  
• Experience in administering cognitive assessments 
• Experience counselling children 

Desirable criteria

• Experience in behaviour management and Applied Behaviour Analysis
• Experience in educational assessments 
• Prior experience in the ESDM
• Prior experience in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders and ADHD, or commitment to undertaking training in these areas, such as the ADOS
• Prior experience in school consultation 
• Experience working with parents and family units  

Please note that the current position is full-time only. To apply, please send your cover letter and CV or contact us via email for a full position description. Applications close on the 5th of February 2020 and the position may be filled sooner if a suitable applicant is found. International applicants welcome.