Psychologist
About the role
We are looking for a Psychologist to join our Health Services team to provide individual counselling and support to women from a multicultural background.
This is a part-time position and the hours are flexible but you should be available to work at least one day a week.
About the Organisation:
Ishar has been in existence for over 30 years and is an organisation of women supporting women, with an all-female Board of Directors, and all-female staff assisting women and their families from across the world.
Ishar provides health and wellbeing services for women, particularly those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, using a 'Social Model of Health' in which the presenting 'medical' condition is not separated from the interconnections of personal, social, economic, cultural, age and gender-related problems. Women are provided with information, advice, counselling, training, advocacy and/or support so they are empowered to deal with their problems.
Because of its focus on the broader issues of 'health and wellbeing', the programs offered by Ishar cover a wide range of areas including therapeutic and preventative physical and mental health; carer support; exercise and nutrition; education and training; medical women's health care; ante-natal care; parenting skills and social inclusion, all of which are developed to accommodate the special needs of women, including refugee women, from diverse backgrounds.
Our Vision
Inspiring women, families and communities
Our Mission
To provide inclusive, holistic and culturally sensitive services for women and their families, promoting healthy communities.
Our Values
Respect
Integrity
Commitment
Collaboration
TO BE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL HAVE:
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and set boundaries.
Experience in delivering counselling or therapy within a clinical setting.
A strong work ethic and ability to align with the Organisations values.
Full registration with AHPRA.
Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number and to bulk bill client appointments
Effective time management.
Excellent report writing skills.
Experience working with interpreters.
IN RETURN WE WILL PROVIDE:
Administrative support including:
Booking appointments
Changing appointments
Booking Interpreters
Contacting clients under your guidance
Flexible working hours.
The opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving the lives of women from diverse backgrounds.
-
Working With Children Check.
Current National Police Clearance (not less than 6 Months old).
Experience working with interpreters.
Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.
Being female is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement for this position under the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 - Section 34 Exemptions. This allows for the exclusive employment of women in a women-specific service. We are an LGBTQIA+ friendly service and encourage women of all ethnicities and abilities to apply.
How to Apply
Closing date for applications is Monday 20th May 2024 (9am)
For more information, please contact Rehab Ahmed, Operations Manager
No applications from recruitment agents will be considered.