Clinical Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - Port Macquarie Community Health - Perm Full Time

1. Current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with a Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or some other recognised clinical area in psychology that the employer deems relevant to the functions of the position. The postgraduate qualifications must be of no less than two years full time duration (or part-time equivalent) and include professional clinical coursework, clinical training and supervised placement experience as core components
2. Extensive effective experience in mental health assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes. With demonstrated experience in implementing complex treatment plans for vulnerable children and young people with comorbid presentations.
3. Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of psychological evidence based practice in child and adolescent mental health
4. Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and evaluating programs including clinical groups.
5. Demonstrated high level communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people.
6. Demonstrated high level of knowledge and understanding of the legislative framework for working with children and adolescents with mental health problems, including a thorough understanding of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007), and relevant NSW child protection regulations
7. Highly competent computer skills utilising varied and appropriate software programs (eg word processing, data management systems and spreadsheets)
8. Current Drivers Licence and ability to travel as required.

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