Registered Psychologist

About Avina

Avina is a national allied health and behaviour support organisation comprising over 400 clinicians who provide services across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia. The organisation delivers a range of allied health services including Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Positive Behaviour Support, and Physiotherapy for people across all ages.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Registered Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team serving areas from Brisbane West and Ipswich through to Toowoomba. Your client base may include locations such as Graceville, Indooroopilly, Jindalee, Springfield, Ripley, Ipswich, Gatton, Lockyer Valley, Toowoomba, and neighboring communities. Caseloads will be arranged considering your place of residence to minimize travel and offer real flexibility in your schedule.

Your work environment will be a blend of community, home visits, telehealth sessions, and optionally at our Graceville clinic for those closer to Brisbane.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based psychological assessments and provide interventions.
• Create individualized therapy plans that align with participant objectives.
• Deliver services flexibly across various settings including community, home, telehealth, and clinic environments.
• Support clients dealing with disabilities, mental health issues, psychosocial challenges, including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and neurological conditions.
• Collaborate effectively with clients’ families, support systems, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Maintain detailed and high-quality clinical documentation and reports.
• Engage actively in clinical supervision, peer learning, and professional development.

Team and Support

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of 11 clinicians from Psychology, Occupational Therapy, and other allied health areas. Though geographically dispersed, the team maintains strong connectivity through clinical and operational supervision, peer supervision sessions, multidisciplinary team meetings, collaboration via Teams, one-on-one support, and face-to-face meetings when feasible. New clinicians have access to shadowing and reverse shadowing to facilitate smooth onboarding and relationship building.

What We Offer

• Caseloads localized to areas including Brisbane West, Ipswich, Darling Downs, and Toowoomba.
• Flexible working arrangements that combine community and hybrid models.
• Access to Graceville clinic as an option for those near Brisbane.
• Structured clinical and operational supervision frameworks.
• Supportive psychological peer network and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Opportunities for shadowing, peer collaboration, and participation in Communities of Practice.
• Realistic key performance indicators promoting sustainable workloads.
• Ongoing chances for professional growth and learning.
• Clear advancement pathways into senior, supervisory, and leadership positions.
• Backing from both the local team and Avina’s extensive national clinical network.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Current General Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and organisational skills.
• Desirable experience working in disability, community, or mental health environments.
• Person-centred, collaborative, and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining connection with the wider team.
• Possession or willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check.
• Driver's license and reliable vehicle for community engagements.
• Full legal working rights in Australia.