About the role

Ishar is seeking a dedicated Registered or Clinical Psychologist to provide individual counselling and support to women from diverse cultural backgrounds, aged 18 and above, who are facing mild to moderate mental health challenges. The position is based at the Ishar office in Cannington.

This is a part-time role for an independent contractor with a flexible work schedule. You can choose to work 1 to 3 days per week on the day(s) that suit you (Monday to Thursday). You can also choose to work anytime between 9:00am to 4:00pm.

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 Management, 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:

Full registration with AHPRA
Eligibility for a Medicare Provider Number, ABN and to bulk-bill client appointments
Experience working with interpreters
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport and set boundaries
A strong work ethic and ability to align with the organisation’s values
Experience in delivering counselling or therapy within a clinical setting
Effective time management

IN RETURN WE WILL PROVIDE:

Administrative support including:
- Booking appointments
- Changing appointments
- Booking Interpreters
- Contacting clients under your guidance
90% off Medicare billings offered and no other on-costs.
Flexible working hours.
Free parking.
The opportunity to work with like-minded professionals who are passionate about improving the lives of women from diverse backgrounds.

- Full unrestricted working rights in Australia.
- Current WA police clearance dated within the last 12 months.
- Current WA Working with Children’s Check. Our organisation is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

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.