Senior Clinical Psychologist - Cardiac Services
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- Clinical Psychologist
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- REQ538525 Requisition #
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- Dec 02, 2024 Post Date
Position Classification: Snr Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 139137 - 147108 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ538525
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Additional information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The position is expected to provide psychological screening, assessment, testing, psychoeducation, intervention, and treatment for infants, children, and young people with all forms of childhood-onset heart disease and their families.
The position of Senior Clinical Psychologist (SCP) will ensure that;
•Excellent and expert evidence-based psychological care is provided to children and their families.
•Expert psychology input is provided to the multidisciplinary clinical team regarding strategies for assessment and management of psychological issues.
•Teaching and supervision activities of the clinical team are actively supported.
•Contributions to research, under the leadership of the HCfC Head of Psychology Research.
•Higher level duties are discharged in the area of administration, consultation, evaluation or training.
•Leadership and mentoring are provided to less experienced Clinical Psychologists within the department and wider hospital.
The SCP will fulfil a range of clinical, administrative, professional, teaching/training, or quality/research responsibilities, as outlined in the Key Accountabilities. They will abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews.
- Completion of 2 year (minimum) full time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Full registration with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia, with Clinical Psychology endorsement, or eligibility to progress to the same.
- Higher-level clinical skills and expertise working with infants, children, and adolescents with life-threatening, complex chronic illness, including a capacity to work with children and adults who have experienced complex grief and trauma. A strong understanding of psychological dynamics within families.
- At least 5 years experience working in a multidisciplinary team in a hospital setting.
- Experience and expertise in the provision of trauma-informed care, a capacity to work in a range of therapeutic modalities including attachment-based therapies, and an openness to develop skills in brief psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Advanced skills in teaching and the development of teaching material.
- Experience in the provision of consultation and clinical supervision.
- Demonstrated research and publication.
- Capable of independent initiation as well as ability to work well in a team.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
NSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with the Child Safe Standards. SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Henderson on rebecca.henderson@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 16/12/2024
