As a senior psychologist at West Moreton Health you will apply independent professional judgement to a complex and potentially novel caseload with concurrent psychological and medical conditions in alignment with evidence-based practice.
• Multiple, temporary full-time and part-time opportunities available until 31.12.2024
About the role
The Psychologist (Senior) position provides high level psychological assessment and intervention to patients receiving care at Ipswich Hospital. The Ipswich Psychology Service delivers clinical, health, and neuropsychology services to adult and paediatric inpatients and outpatients of Ipswich Hospital and Community Health. As a senior member of the Ipswich Psychology Service, this position also provides clinical leadership within the hospital and community health.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Clinical Knowledge and Expertise
- High level clinical expertise and skill within a health setting, including psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills. Knowledge of the provision of psychology services in a community health and/or hospital-based service.
Communication and Team Participation
- High level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, Psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting.
Service and Professional Development
- Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement and research activities. Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing.
Work Values
- Honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.
Mandatory Requirements:
- General registration or eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is mandatory (National Accreditation and Regulation Law 2009).
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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