Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Impact mental health care with expert assessments.
• Lead neuropsychology training and development.
• Shape patient recovery with tailored insights.

Conduct neuropsychological assessments, support diagnosis & treatment, provide expert consultation, and drive professional development. Apply Now!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Hours Per Week: 23
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) offers extensive healthcare services across Western Sydney. Join a team dedicated to:

• Providing primary and secondary care to Auburn, Blacktown, and surrounding LGAs.
• Delivering tertiary care to the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to "better health services" for all.
• Upholding values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment.
• Embracing a vision of innovation and quality in healthcare.

What you'll be doing
The role involves conducting neuropsychological assessments to support diagnosis, treatment, and care planning for adult mental health patients at Cumberland Hospital. The preferred candidate will:

• Provide assessments and consultations to multidisciplinary teams.
• Offer professional development and supervision in neuropsychology.
• Maintain assessment tools and referral databases.
• Ensure high clinical and ethical standards in practice.
• Contribute to research and service improvement initiatives.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• License: Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and eligible for Area of Practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Qualification: Completed a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.

Selection Criteria

1. Completed a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
2. Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and eligible for Area of Practice endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology.
3. Experience providing neuropsychological assessments for adults presenting with acute or chronic symptoms of mental illness and written and verbal reports to referring clinicians, as well as carers where relevant.
4. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively and flexibly within multidisciplinary teams and across multiple clinical care teams.
5. Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills.
6. Demonstrated capacity to work with patients presenting with challenging behaviours or interpersonal sensitivity.
7. Familiarity with psychiatric diagnostic categories and referral processes for patients who can benefit from evidence-based treatments for their disorder.
8. Demonstrated commitment to teamwork principles and processes and to multidisciplinary consultation processes.

Requisition ID: REQ554132
Applications Close: 26^th March 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Natalie Crino on 0407 787 953