Provisional Psychologist

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This full-time onsite Provisional Psychologist role with atWork Australia in Smithfield Plains SA supports job seekers facing complex barriers as an Advisor. You will conduct mental health assessments, provide person-centered counselling using evidence-based methods, deliver practical wellbeing strategies, liaise with external providers, and work with Job Coaches to drive sustainable employment outcomes. You should hold a psychology degree with eligibility for provisional registration with AHPRA, demonstrate communication and documentation skills, and show a genuine passion for community impact, with examples of collaboration. You must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and able to obtain police and WWCC checks. Benefits include supervision funding, MedHealth Academy, flexible options, and inclusive culture.

Company Description

Have you ever thought, “I want the work I do to be meaningful”?
At atWork Australia, that’s exactly what you’ll find.

atWork Australia is a leading national employment services provider supporting people living with disability, injury, health condition, or additional barriers to secure meaningful employment and transform their lives. Since 2003, we’ve been helping clients identify goals, build skills, grow confidence, and take steps toward sustainable work outcomes.

You must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident at the time of applying.

Job Description

As a Provisional Psychologist (Health and Wellness Advisor), you will play an important role in supporting job seekers facing complex barriers. This is a varied, hands‑on role that will help you develop strong clinical foundations while making a real impact.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments across mental health, psychosocial, and vocational needs.
• Offer person-centred counselling intervention as needed, utilising various evidence-based psychological methodologies.
• Deliver practical strategies to support mental health and wellbeing.
• Liaise with external providers, health professionals, and community services.
• Work closely with Job Coaches and internal teams to support sustainable employment outcomes.
• Provide guidance to staff regarding psychological services, where appropriate.

This role gives you exposure to diverse presentations and settings that accelerate your development as an emerging clinician.

Qualifications

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology with eligibility for Provisional Registration with AHPRA.
• Knowledge of assessment and intervention strategies
• Strong communication and rapport‑building skills
• Ability to write clear and accurate case notes and reports
• A genuine passion for people and community impact
• Willingness to learn, grow and take on feedback
• Ability to obtain a Police Check and Working With Children Check

Additional Information

We believe in supporting you, so you can support others.

Enjoy benefits including:

• Financial contribution toward Board‑approved supervision.
• Structured development programs and access to MedHealth Academy learning.
• Job stability and guaranteed hours.
• Flexible work options, including telehealth.
• Salary packaging, Fitness Passport, and purchased leave options.
• All the tools and tech you need to thrive in your role.
• Discounts on health insurance and wellbeing programs, EAP, paid parental leave, and more

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.