Provisional Psychologist Hub
Employer Support
At Provisional Psychologist Hub, we assist employers in understanding and meeting their obligations when employing provisional psychologists. We offer confidential consultations with experienced psychologists and board-approved supervisors who have managed and owned practices employing provisional psychologists and psychologists. Our support encourages clinical governance, policy and procedure development, compliance, smooth onboarding, and ongoing professional development for your team.
Grow Your Provisional Psychologist Team and Access Funding
With the national shortage of professional mental health workers in Australia, now is the perfect time to explore opportunities within your organisation to employ a provisional psychologist.
A provisional psychologist is someone you can shape to grow with your organisation. By employing them at this early stage, you can help ensure they develop quality skills and gain valuable experience within a supportive environment. Within your organisation, there is potential for growth and career progression, paving the way for their long-term career as a psychologist.
In addition to the direct benefits of employing a provisional psychologist, there are funding opportunities that can support this initiative. We can assist you in identifying and connecting with funding being provided by organisations that can go toward the delivery of Provisional Psychologist Hub Supervision, helping your organisation navigate the process while making the most of available resources.
Allied Health Employer ConsultationÂ
Allied Health Employers can now benefit from one-on-one guidance from experienced practice owners, who are psychologists and board-approved supervisors. This unique opportunity offers insights and first-hand experience to support collaborative practice management. Some questions that can be addressed include team support, suitable workplaces for psychologists, client types, session pricing, client communication, and workforce planning. Book a consultation today under "Consultation for Allied Health Employers" on our portal.
Role of an Employer
There are a number of obligations for an employer when employing a provisional psychologist to be aware of depending on the pathway being undertaken. Here are some examples.Â
- "The internship plan should be developed by the applicant in conjunction with their principal supervisor with input by secondary supervisors and employers where appropriate."
- "It is important that the intern, employer/s and supervisors all have a good understanding of the requirements of the internship and realistic expectations about the time it will take to complete an internship in a particular work role."Â
- "The arrangement complies with the goals of the internship as well as privacy, confidentiality, and any other relevant workplace and/or employment policies."
- "When starting employment for the internship, provisional psychologists should ensure their employer is aware of the professional obligation of psychologists to always practice and conduct themselves in accordance with principles of the code."
Group Supervision
Our group supervision sessions cover a range of topics relevant to provisional psychologists, allowing them to access more affordable supervision options whilst also obtaining valuable support, guidance and information. Group supervision gives them the opportunity to learn from various Board Approved Supervisors and connect with other Provisional Psychologists working in diverse roles.
Organisations who employ multiple psychologists, mental health clinicians and provisional psychologists often find that private group supervision for their workplace is a preferable option. Groups consist of up to 5 practitioners and allow open discussion with a Board Approved Supervisor. It's a cost effective way for organisations to support the volume of supervision required to sustain registration while also supporting the continuous improvement of their practice.
Simplify the Requirements
Provisional Psychologist Hub has specifically designed its services to align with the requirements of all pathways to registration. By referring your aspiring provisional psychologists to us, you can be confident they will receive high-quality, Board-approved supervision from a reputable provider. Our services are supported by a comprehensive range of products, resources, and a dedicated support team to guide them along their journey.
Many employers choose to cover the cost of supervision and professional development—either in full or as part of an allowance. To support this, we offer automated receipts for set monthly payments, making reimbursement simple and streamlined. We strongly recommend this approach. It’s fantastic to see so many employers investing in these services by covering the costs of supervision. It’s worth remembering that supervision is designed for provisional psychologists to achieve the competencies required for general registration and is a confidential regulated health service. We encourage discussing third-party consent with your team early to help foster effective communication with supervisors at Provisional Psychologist Hu and support their ongoing development.
If your organisation has a team of provisional psychologists, you might also consider setting up a supervision pool. This can complement your onsite supervision, provide flexibility during periods of leave, and offer an additional layer of support for your team.
Professional Development
Supervision is a great way to provide support but many forget the importance of quality professional development to increase knowledge. Provisional Psychologist Hub offers an extensive range of Professional Development designed specifically for Provisional Psychologists entering Psychological Practice for the first time or those looking to refresh their skills and knowledge and meet their professional development requirements.
With over 100 professional development workshops, we have a range of subscriptions and stand alone workshops available to suit everyone. Our memberships include professional development to meet the required hours for the pathways to registration with a new workshop drip fed each fortnight so it's both affordable to obtain and feasible to complete.Â
