We are Hiring

Did you know:

• Some people experience constant physical pain even when doctors cannot find any physiological cause of their pain?

• Studies have shown that there is two-way communication between the emotion centres of our brain and the parts of our brain that send off pain signals, making our mood and physical pain very closely linked?

• There is over 30 years of research supporting psychological interventions for treating chronic pain?

As a Clinical Psychologist, I am fascinated by the world of pain psychology. So much so, that I have built a very busy practice over the last three years, mainly working with people who are suffering with chronic pain, referred to me by various Pain Specialists around Sydney. I now have more work than I can handle and I am looking for someone to join me to help me in my endeavor to reduce the suffering of people with chronic pain. Our clinic also receives referrals to treat people struggling with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, PTSD and complex trauma, perinatal anxiety and depression, work-related stress and many other mental health challenges. 

Working with us offers:

• The chance to learn more about the interesting world of pain psychology and how psychological treatment can help people with chronic pain;

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people who face severe difficulties and social disadvantage;

• The chance to develop and extend your therapeutic skills by working with a wide range of complex client presentations;

• The opportunity to work collaboratively with another passionate psychologist and grow your skills and experience as our clinic grows.

The role involves:

• Completing initial psychological assessments to identify presenting problems and contributing factors;

• Case formulation to facilitate effective treatment planning;

• Delivering evidence-based psychological therapy on an individual basis to assist clients to overcome psychological problems;

• Assisting clients with a variety of presenting problems including chronic pain, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, depression, bipolar and PTSD and other psychological disorders;

• Completing suicide risk assessments and implementing risk management plans when necessary;

• Case conferencing with doctors and other health professionals;

• Case noting, correspondence and report writing in accordance with practice standards;

• Participation in group peer supervision and professional development activities to maintain and develop competent therapeutic skills.

About you:

• You will have Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or current enrolment in the Clinical Psychology Registrar programme (and full registration as a psychologist with AHPRA);

• You will have or be willing to obtain an ABN and appropriate insurances, to be able to be engaged under a sub-contracting arrangement;

• You will be eligible and willing to obtain a Medicare provider number and SIRA accreditation number for psychological services;

• You will need your own laptop which will be set up for you to securely access our software packages for the delivery of services.

  If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please get in contact with me, Suzanne Gibson by telephoning (02) 9453 9613 or emailing suzanne@headsmartpsychology.com.au