Clinical Neuropsychologist - St George and Sutherland MHS
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ546457 Requisition #
Clinical Neuropsychologist, Older Persons Mental Health - St George and Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ546457
Location: Kogarah, Sydney and Caringbah, Sydney
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ546457
Location: Kogarah, Sydney and Caringbah, Sydney
An exciting opportunity exists for a clinical neuropsychologist to work in an older persons mental health service as part of a caring and compassionate team.
For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Coates on Lara.Coates@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 10 February 2025 and 14 February 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Older Persons Mental Health Service, with St George Mental Health Service, Kogarah and Sutherland Mental Health Service.
What you'll be doing
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District Mental Health Services (SESLHDMHS) are leading the way in the development and delivery of evidence based, collaborative and innovative mental health service provision. SESLHDMHS provides comprehensive mental health services within a variety of settings and facilities across the lifespan. Services are provided across within the following settings: rehabilitation, older adult, acute inpatient, acute community, community case management and peer support.
Primary function of the role is to provide professional neuropsychological services based upon sound scientific principles and practices to the clients of the Older Persons Service.
Basic objective is to from a basis in tertiary level and post-graduate training in Clinical Neuropsychology or Clinical Psychology, to provide clinical service to clients and their families and to provide consultation for colleagues in their care of clients.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Full registration with PsyBA with endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology (or eligibility to progress to same), along with an accredited minimum two-year full-time equivalent Masters degree or higher in Clinical Neuropsychology.
- Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology with the postgraduate qualifications being no less than two years full time duration (or part-time equivalent).
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience in neuropsychological assessment and report writing with high level of computer skills.
- Understanding of the MH Act and Guardianship legislation and experience working with clients with a mental disorder or neurodegenerative disorder.
- Experience in the assessment, development and delivery of individual and group cognitive behavioural treatments for mental illness and disorders.
- Current unrestricted class C drivers licence.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
