Senior Clinical Psychologist - Head to Health Kids Hub

Be a pivotal part of the newly funded ‘Head to Health Kids Hub’ providing support to children with emotional, behavioural, mental health or developmental issues.

$70.17 - $74.19 per hour + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 32 hours per week | Senior Clinical Psychologist | Dharawal Country, Wollongong local area | REQ541105 | Applications close: 20 January 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist or Senior Educational & Developmental Psychologist to help support the project team in setting up the new service 'Head to Health Kids Hub' with a new model of care. The Senior Clinical Psychologist will form part of the senior leadership team in the Kids Hub and will work across the Intervention and Family Support Pathway as well as, the Assessment and Diagnostic Pathways in Kids Hub.

This new service is part of a nation-wide roll out of Kids Hubs jointly funded by NSW Health and the Australian Government to provide early intervention mental health and wellbeing support for children up to the age of 12 years. This position will provide advanced level clinical service provision, leadership and supervision, mentoring and case consultation to staff, training, and participation in the development of clinical service guidelines, quality improvement projects and clinical research in relation to the clinical caseload of Kids Hub service.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney and Canberra are close by.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the four questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·         Must hold a Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology and full registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA with area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology.

·         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·         NSW Drivers Licence

·         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.