Job Description

About Fortify Health Group:

Fortify Health Group, a health and disability organisation supporting adults and children within Southeast Queensland. Because navigating (and accessing) health services is hard, we are on a mission to design, build, and deliver health and disability services that resolve complexity and empower individuals to achieve improved health and well-being. We believe in the power of a multidisciplinary approach, and our team of professionals includes psychologists, social workers, counsellors, a psychiatrist, occupational therapists and physiotherapist. We are currently seeking a General Psychologist to work within our Springwood Office to support participants accessing services via Medicare, NDIS or private health.

This position is central to our mission of resolving complexity and empowering individuals toward improved health and well-being. Given the nature of our work with both children and adults, this position offers the flexibility to work across different age groups. Alternatively, you may choose to specialise in your preferred age group. Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced senior members who can provide you with support and guidance in your area of preference.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments for clients accessing services through various funding streams, including Medicare, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and Primary Health Care programs,
• Provide evidence-based psychological interventions to address a wide range of psychological conditions and ensuring tailored and effective treatment plans for each client.
• Contribute to the development of research publications, particularly in areas relevant to the client population served by Fortify Health Group.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including other psychologists, therapists, medical professionals, and support staff, to provide comprehensive care to clients, participate in case conferences and team meetings, contributing psychological expertise to inform holistic care plans.
• Act as an advocate for clients' mental health needs, working to ensure that services are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of the community, engage with external stakeholders, including funding bodies, community organizations, and other service providers, to promote collaboration and enhance the overall quality and impact of mental health services.

Role Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Psychology
• One or more years' experience as a registered psychologist
• Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Current Queensland driver’s license.
• A Paid Blue card or the ability to obtain one is essential
• NDIS worker screening check or the ability to obtain one is essential

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation package of $101,275 to $129,745 per year excluding superannuation. Where you are a provisional psychologist, the package would be $87,838 to $101,275.

- Admin support to arrange all client bookings

- Opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with mental health and disability needs.

- Collaborative and supportive work environment.

- Professional development opportunities and $2000 professional development allowance

- Flexible work environment (9 day fortnight).

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced psychologist, and if you are passionate about supporting individuals with complex needs within a multidisciplinary team, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and relevant experience to lisac@fortifyhealth.com.au

Fortify Health Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Join our team and be part of an organisation that is dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life for individuals in South-East Queensland while fostering a safe and positive office environment.