Clinical Psychologist

Essential Requirements

Qualification: Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology masters or doctorate.
Registration: Current general registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and eligibility for endorsement to practice in the area of Clinical Psychology.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
2. Demonstrated skills in working with patients and carers in both inpatient and outpatient settings, providing assessment, management planning and delivery of psychological services.
3. Demonstrated experience in child and adolescent mental health including experience in cognitive-behavioural therapy and other relevant therapeutic techniques (which may include group therapy, ACT, mindfulness techniques, family therapy, among others).
4. Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience including the ability to communicate in a sensitive and professional manner with patients and staff.
5. Capacity and maturity to provide psychological support and education on psychosocial issues for staff.
6. Computer literacy, and adequate quality improvement / research skills.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Catherine Mason on Catherine.Mason@health.nsw.gov.au or 0419 240 669.

Applications Close: 28th April 2024