We wish to work with therapists who have an interest in working in a Culturally Responsive and Intersectional framework.

This is open to applicants from all over Australia and New Zealand.

*Please note that we are currently not actively looking to expand our team however any expressions of interest inquiries that are shared will be held in our data based and could be contacted when our circumstances change

About Us:

Pola Practice is a mental health, wellbeing, and consulting practice. Founded in 2018 as “Pola Psychology” by Nasalifya Namwinga, who wished to create a place she wanted to see in the world but couldn’t find. A place with highly competent practitioners in their disciplines but didn’t have to leave their identity at the door. Tigist Kebede joined in 2019 and together they established Pola Practice Pty Ltd in 2021.

Pola Practice is based in Naarm (Melbourne). Our vision is to see a world where those with marginalised identities have access to world-class mental health and well-being support.

Our approach is deeply rooted in Culturally Responsive and Intersectional Practice (CRIP), an intersectional worldview that acknowledges that social-political factors have an outsized (and usually ignored) impact on mental health and well-being outcomes. 

We aim to create positive social change through exceptional clinical, community, and consultation services.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Post graduate certificate in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or related field

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with marginalised clients

• Active Working with Children’s Check and Police Check

• Professional and Public Liability Insurance

Desirable: 

• Completed training in trauma processing modalities or would be willing to complete

Responsibilities and Duties 

• Provide therapeutic sessions to referred clients using evidence-based interventions in a culturally responsive and intersectional manner.

• Develop tailored treatment plans for referred clients using prior knowledge and research skills. 

• Complete electronic client notes and/or reports for sessions to an appropriate standard as outlined by your professional governing body

• Write letters to other health professionals and external agencies to assist the client in continual access to health and other services. 

• Prepare for and attend case conference and clinical/operational supervision sessions

• Attend professional development in accordance with your professional governing body

• Comply with subpoena or court appearance requests on behalf of referred clients.

•  Attend case conferences for referred clients to assist in service provision. 

• Respond to internal and external emails

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary team in a lead organisation providing evidence based and innovative therapies for a diverse range of clients

• Generous working conditions such as in house operational and clinical supervision, professional development and staff wellbeing events. 

• A client caseload which is conducive to providing high quality care, and allows ample time to complete administrative requirements

• Exceptional full-time administrative support that includes assistance with client bookings, diary management, tracking treatment plans, and other general duties (e.g., managing billing issues and cancellation fees), so that you can focus on clinical work.

• Regular management support and professional supervision 

• A warm and inclusive work environment at our Ascot Vale office and flexible working arrangements, so you can work from home

• Regular case conference/consultation meetings , professional development opportunities and resource sharing

• A highly supportive team culture

• Unique career opportunity with industry leader in private practice

• Option to participate in our world-class clinical research projects and community mental health projects

Contact us:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to info@polapractice.com.au with subject title “Expression of Interest”