CCLHD - Clinical Psychologist /Clinical Psychology Registrar – Mental Health
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $2022.91 - $2465.62 per week
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ515306
We are seeking dedicated and experienced Clinical Psychologists (one permanent full time and one temporary full time) to join an innovative, new, allied health led, mental health initiative at the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
The Allied Health brief intervention team is a community-based team that will provide stepped-care options including brief intervention (Project Air), short term step-up allied health packages and prescription of internet-based therapies for people recovering from mental health crisis. This is a rare opportunity to showcase your exceptional clinical psychology skills as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team that makes real impact on people’s recovery.
About You
- Minimum Tertiary Bachelor Degree in Psychology with AHPRA registration OR Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Neuropsychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychologist with AHPRA, OR eligibility to undertake registrar program for endorsement in clinical psychology/clinical neuropsychology.
- Demonstrated experience in provision of evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults with a broad range of mental health problems.
- Ability to provide independent clinical judgement.
- Sound communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
This role provides a high quality, time limited, clinical service to consumers living in the community and their families/carers to facilitate optimal mental health outcomes and referrals to primary care.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
What we Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
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: SteppingUp
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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Email: Katherine.Nicholls@health.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 0474 071 873
Applications Close: Sunday 1st December 2024 at 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
