Clinical /Forensic Psychologist - Adult Mental Health Units - Perm PT
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time,16 hours per week.
Location: Campbelltown Mental Health, Campbelltown.
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ559359
Application Close Date: 16/03/2025
Interview Date Range: 19/03/2025 – 26/03/2025
Contact Details: Katherine Huang – 0458465245 |Katherine.huang@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
As a clinical psychologist in the inpatient psychology department, you will be assisting in providing clinical psychological service across the acute mental health units across Campbelltown Hospital. The successful Clinical Psychologist will have the opportunity to work dynamically with consumers with complex mental health needs, including psychosis, trauma, drug and alcohol, and forensic issues. You will have the opportunity to provide 1:1 psychological intervention, run group programs, and behavioural management support.
You will work with an enthusiastic team of health professionals which includes nurses, psychiatric registrars, consultant psychiatrists, social worker, occupational therapists, and diversional therapists.
The Clinical/Forensic Psychologist will also receive support, peer consultation, and supervision with other psychologists working in the district.
Clinical Psychology and Forensic Psychology Registrars will be considered for the role. Jobsharing will be considered for the right applicant.
What You'll be Doing
To deliver targeted psychological and psychosocial assessment for diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders.
The successful applicant will also participate in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the successful applicant supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD, according to organisational needs and if appropriate to the psychologists’ stage of professional development.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues, and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with Endorsement in Clinical or Forensic Psychology (or eligibility to progress to same), along with a minimum two year Full Time equivalent APAC accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology qualification.
- Demonstrated experience in psychosocial and psychometric assessment including cognitive assessment and assessment of psychopathology
- Demonstrated experience in a wide range of evidence-based psychological treatments for people experiencing acute/complex mental health issues, delivered on an individual and/or group basis.
- Demonstrated experience working independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care
- Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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