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Psychologist

Autism Queensland
Cairns Full-day Full-time

Description:

Our core values represent who we are and what is important to us. They embody what we do every day.

Integrity & Authenticity: We are genuine, honest, and accountable in all that we do.

Diversity & Inclusion: We respect and celebrate all people and their right to participate and belong.

Strengths Focus: We strive to support the development of every person’s potential, recognising that a strengths focus enables growth and empowers decision-making and self-advocacy.

Safety & Wellbeing: We provide and promote safe, respectful, caring, and engaging people and environments that support positive development and relationships.

Evidence-Informed Practice: We use professional reasoning to bring together current high quality research evidence and the values, strengths and preferences of individuals and families to optimise outcomes.

A conversation could carry a substantial impact - this is why we believe our strengths-focused, evidence-based approach to support so important. We focus on aligning strong skill sets - and developing in areas of passion.

Our team focuses on person-centered care . Forming warm, trusting, non-judgmental therapeutic alliances to support our clients which could also experience co-occurring mental illnesses like anxiety, depression, OCD, eating disorders, personality disorders, suicidal ideation, self-harm, and trauma.

Bringing an understanding and a passion for helping others to provide Neurodiverse-affirming approaches in creating solutions and supports for our clients including those with complex needs, behaviours of concern, communication differences and those who may present as escalated in early interactions. This role will contribute to training, coaching, individual advocacy, and case management, referral-making, and positive behaviour support plans across various settings. Maximize your resourcefulness, creativity, flexibility, and out-of-the-box thinking in the assessment, formulation, and delivery of support through individual therapy, group programs, assessments (including diagnostic and functional behaviour assessment), mental stat examinations, case formulations and treatment plans.

*Please note this role requires a current registration with AHPRA as a fully registered psychologist.

From health and wellness programs to professional development, we encourage our staff to strive for a better balance.

  • Access up to $18,000 in Not-For-Profit salary packaging, included novated leasing options, with Eziway.
  • Look after your health through discounts to eligible Medibank private health insurance options, with singles through to family coverage options available.
  • Exceptional professional development opportunities to support your career growth.
  • Prioritise wellbeing through a discounted Fitness Passport with access to various fitness and aquatic centres all around the country – for you AND your immediate family!
  • Be part of an organisation with a practice excellence team dedicated to providing our people with clinical supervision and mentoring.
  • You’ll have access to the latest research through our own research and development team.
  • Connect to a range of services with AccessEAP including counselling, nutritional, legal, and financial professionals.

Autism Queensland strives to create environments where everyone has equal access to connect their greatest passions with their fullest potential, celebrating all people and their right to participate and belong. We ask that you please let us know if there are any adjustments you may need to ensure you are supported during our recruitment processes.

29 Mar 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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