Clinical Psychologist Burns
Clinical Psychologist Burns, Plastics, Maxillofacial and reconstructive services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $2,093.71 - $2,551.93 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ572452
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
RNSH, Burns and Plastics
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Psychologist will support patients during their admission under the Burns, Plastics, Maxillofacial and Reconstructive Service and outpatient visits. The position will provide assessment and treatment of psychological issues that impact on adjustment to the acute and chronic injuries and also impact on engagement in the rehabilitation process within a multi-disciplinary service.
Working with the multidisciplinary team and in partnership with other service providers, the Clinical Psychologist provides evidence based psychological assessment, psychometric assessment when indicated and psychological treatment through individual, family parenting and group treatment programs.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Masters or Doctorate level post graduate qualification in Clinical Psychology from an APAC accredited University and Full Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the psychological assessment, formulation and treatment of patients with burn injury related mental health problems.
- Demonstrated capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Rowan Gillies on Rowan.Gillies@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 2 June 2025
