Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist in Training
Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum + super + salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Newcastle and Morisset
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ543764
Applications Close: Thursday, 23rd January 2025
Interview will be held Friday, 31st January 2025
The Inpatient Psychology Department operates across three hospital sites – The Calvary Mater acute inpatient mental health at Waratah; the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit (ISMHU) mental health rehabilitation unit at Newcastle West; and Morisset Hospital, a longer stay mental health rehabilitation hospital which has both civilian and forensic patients. This is all adult mental health inpatient.
This position is a full-time permanent position (though job-share will be considered) where you will be working across two locations - ISMHU and Morisset Hospital. Both of these locations are our mental health rehabilitation units where the focus is on providing mental health rehab interventions to help consumers (both civilian and forensic) on their recovery journey. We are a diverse and dynamic Psychology Department across the three hospitals delivering gold standard psychological services. We’re a tightknit team who know and support each other. Beyond the support of your fellow Psychologists, you’ll be working in multidisciplinary teams which are equally supportive. Good workplace culture is a high priority to us!
About the role:
In this position, you will provide high quality evidence-based psychological services to our consumers, and consult within the multidisciplinary team. You will get to do really interesting work with our consumers which is meaningful and rewarding. The focus is on mental health rehabilitation where we provide psychological assessments and interventions and therapies which support the person to eventually live well in the community. You will do individual and group programs as part of this role. This role will be across two units – ISMHU in Newcastle East and Kestrel Unit at Morisset Hospital. We provide training opportunities to support your professional development including in the areas of mental health rehabilitation. This position will give you the opportunity to do pure Psychology work (as opposed to care coordination in other more generic roles). You’ll be very supported to grow and develop your skills. It’s a very rewarding role and if you’re passionate about helping people in their mental health recovery journey through rehabilitation, then this might be the role for you!
You will experience a high level of support from the whole MDT at both hospitals, and the wonderful Psychology team across the sites (who are just lovely!), and the department head. You will be given a comprehensive orientation to the role and ongoing support and educational opportunities.
About you:
Our successful candidate will be enthusiastic and motivated to bring their psychological expertise into the adult inpatient setting and work within a team to promote best patient outcomes. You are holistic in your approach and have an understanding of recovery and rehabilitation for patients with mental health illness, and work within a recovery model of care in a mental health setting.
Requirements:
- Current registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Roz Pilgrim on Roslyn.Pilgrim@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
