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Job Summary: Wembley WA Full-time, Permanent

Job Details: About Activ

Activ is the largest disability support provider in Western Australia registered under the NDIS. We provide individualised services for people living with disability and their families. Activ was founded in 1951 by a group of families who wanted more for their children who lived with disability and had become marginalised by society. We are seeking like-minded individuals to join us in supporting our customers to achieve their goals. We want leading experts to use their skills to help enrich the lives of our customers and society as a whole.

Why choose this job?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist to provide specialist clinical services to our customers. Reporting to the Clinical Governance Manager, the role will be responsible for providing evidence based service to our customers focusing on person centred approaches while developing comprehensive behaviour assessment reports and intervention plans. This opportunity will suit a passionate and committed individual with a positive approach to behaviour services that contribute to quality of life and therapeutic care for individuals living with disabilities.

Key duties include:

Contribute to the positioning of Activ Positive Behaviour Services as a provider of choice for current and external customers
Conduct individual functional assessments and develop positive behaviour support plans in consultation with families, staff and other key stakeholders
Work in collaboration with families, relevant decision makers, Behaviour Support Specialists, Coordinators, Managers, key allied healthcare professionals and relevant medical staff
Provide clinical advice and assessment to aide in the reduction and elimination of the use of restrictive practices
Ensuring excellent communication and relationships are established and maintained with internal and external customers
Working collaboratively with QSHE colleges to ensure a safe environment for staff and customers
What you need?

Current registration with AHPRA as a Clinical or Registered Psychologist with at least 12 months experience post registration experience relevant to the position;
Eligible for Medicare provider registration.
Current WA Drivers Licence and a preparedness to travel;
Experience in the provision of high quality focussed Psychology Services via the Better Access Initiative (Medicare) to improve treatment and management of mental illness within the community. Demonstrated experience in Psychology service provision and delivery with an evidenced, working knowledge of continuous improvement and familiarity of Person Centred Planning approaches
Application process:

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To deliver the best service for our customers we strive toward a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we support. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Activ may remove advertising and/or commence the recruitment process prior to the application close date of 30th October 2019.