Hi !
I'm a clinical psychologist recently settled in Melbourne. I've just received my APS assessment and I have to undertake the transitional program for 3 months under provisional registration and then pass the National Exam to be allowed to apply to general registration. Have any of you been through this process ? My concern is about how difficult it is to find a psychological position eligible for the program as most of the employers look for fully registered psychologists. Plus, once you've found a position, the board told me that you have to wait between 4 to 6 weeks before they process your application and grant you provisional registration. I guess it can discourage a lot of employers from hiring you. I wonder if I should contact directly employers and ask for 'intern' position rather than answering job ad. How did it go for you ?
Thanks
Laureline
