We strive to support and nurture you in starting your career in pscyhology with an internship at Luma Room.

The internship involves engaging in ongoing relationship therapy with couples+ (which may include some individual sessions at times) and growing your experience in the area of relational wellbeing. You will be supported to conduct 50 minute couples+ therapy sessions independently during your placement and have dedicated time for case notes, formulation, and session planning. You will have access to supervision with a primary supervisor, including opportunities to be observed in practice, and peer supervision. You will also have access to evidence-based training resources and opportunities for your personal development.

The internship will take place at our location in Brunswick. Hours are negotiable.

About Luma Room

Luma Room is a warm, non-judgemental, and collaborative relationship therapy practice based on Wurundjeri land in Brunswick. We offer informed relationship therapy to couples+ who seek to explore and understand their inner and outer worlds. We value a holistic approach to wellbeing, and aim to provide a safe space for people to nurture their connections. We are dedicated to evidence-based practice, tailored to each unique presentation.

Luma Room is a LGBTQIA+ friendly space and all cultural backgrounds and relationship structures are welcomed.

The practice launched in May 2023 and we are now seeking clinicians to grow our team. We are at an exciting time of growth and aim to become a hub for couples+ therapy in Melbourne.

The position involves:

Assessment:

Assessing relational dynamics, individual, and contextual factors
Rapport building
Developing collaborative formulations
Using psychometric measures as appropriate
Assessing risk

Treatment:

Delivering client-centred, collaborative, evidence-based treatment for couples+ (and at times individuals) for relationship related challenges
Facilitating 50 minute or intensive therapy sessions
Managing risk where necessary, making appropriate referals, understanding and complying with mandatory reporting
Ability to work in person or via telehealth

Administration and communication:

Maintaining clinical case notes
Communicating with other parties (e.g., individual psychologists, GPs) as necessary and with client consent
Writing professional assessment reports and support letters as necessary
Responding to client and care team emails in a timely manner
Working closely with your primary supervisor and consulting as necessary
Liaising with admin regarding matters such as your availability and case load

Benefits of Interning at Luma Room:

Access to a dedicated primary supervisor
Access to peer supervision
PD and training opportunities
Ad hoc debriefing
Ample client contact hours
Potential to be involved in research and resource development (if interested)
A business model that values balance and clinician wellbeing
A workplace that is both dedicated to evidence-based practice and values innovation
Administration support
Joining the team at an exciting time of growth

About You:

Current AHPRA registration as a provisional psychologist
Dedication to ongoing learning and reflective practice
A warm, non-judgmental, curious, and collaborative therapeutic approach
Ability to work as a team and appetite for growth into independent practice
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self-care practices in place
Dedication to an evidence-based approach
Interest in working with relationships/couples+
Adherence to the AHPRA code of conduct, Australian Psychological Society (APS) code of ethics, and relevant standards of practice
Progressive and inclusive mindset
Openness to trauma-informed practice

Bonus but not Essential:

Flexibility with work hours
Seeking a career in couples+ therapy beyond the internship
Life experience, experience in the relational space, or experience in fields adjacent to psychology

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