CCLHD - Clinical / Health Psychologist - Community
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $2,093.71 - $2,551.92 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ543317
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
This is a maternity relief position and should the permanent incumbent require an early return from maternity leave, this contract of employment will cease with two weeks notice. Maternity relief positions can be for a period of up to 12 months, with the possibility of continued employment for up to a further 12 months for maternity leave reduced hours, therefore there are no claims to permanency.
Public Sector Impact with Private Practice Freedom.
Are you seeking an opportunity to balance your private practice work with public service? Are you seeking job share or part-time hours that fit your lifestyle and want to be a role that has a direct impact on the community?
At Central Coast Local Health District, our strategic vision is Trusted Care. Better health for everyone. We are currently seeking Clinical/Health Psychologist to join our dedicated Community Allied Health (CAH) team, that provides service to a broad and diverse range of clients, including (but not limited to) those with neurological conditions, age related functional difficulties, progressive conditions and chronic diseases such as Diabetes, Respiratory, Heart Failure and Cardiac diseases
About You:
- Current registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Post graduate qualification in either Clinical or Health Psychology or working towards same
- Genuine desire to make a difference in the community.
- Passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological services.
- Driven by a commitment to professional growth and collaborative teamwork.
About the Role:
- Join a vibrant, multidisciplinary Allied Health team at Community Allied Health (CAH).
- Provide comprehensive assessments and interventions to adults facing diverse health challenges.
- Deliver evidence-based psychological assessments and interventions (CBT and other modalities).
- Provide individual and group-based therapy and education sessions in community centers, clinics, and home settings.
- Collaborate seamlessly with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of services.
- Work across multiple sites within the CCLHD, broadening experience.
- Offer hours that can work around your private practice.
- Receive support whilst completing clinical training.
We Offer:
- Flexibility: Flexible hours to accommodate private practice commitments.
- Supportive Team: Collaborative and encouraging team environment.
- Meaningful Impact: Tangible difference in the lives of individuals.
- Professional Development: Ongoing learning and development support.
- Diverse Experience: Gain valuable experience with a broad range of clients.
- Training Support: Support while completing clinical training.
- Accrued Day Off: Full-time employees receive an Accrued Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Georgina Rosee on:
Phone: 0416 199 384
Email: Georgina.Rosee@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday, 16 March at 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
