Clinical Neuropsychologist

Provide specialist neuropsychology services, training, and support to empower teams and improve client outcomes within our Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services program

Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time – Until August 2025
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ546222
Applications Close: Sunday 2nd February 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
  
  

 
About the role:

This role will see you provide a specialised neuropsychology consultancy service to Hunter New England Local Health District Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) through district-wide training, clinical support and consultation to staff. In addition to this, you will provide high quality, client-focused, and evidence-based neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention to clients involved in DACS programs.

This position is primarily supported by the District Manager of DACS, with the Allied Health Lead as additional support for this role.

Where you’ll be working:

The Neuropsychology Service is based in the Hunter New England Local Health District at James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle. We are a part of the wider DACS team and provide outreach services as required across the district. This position will see you job sharing with the current incumbent.

About You:

The successful applicant will be professional and have a strong understanding of legal and ethical boundaries. You will have strong communication skills and a passion for patient centred care. A willingness to travel to provide outreach services is also required for this position.

Requirements:

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, with area of practice endorsement in clinical neuropsychology.
• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical neuropsychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognized equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
• Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.

 
Additional Information:
 

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies. 

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For role related queries or questions contact Kylie Whitford on Kylie.Whitford@health.nsw.gov.au