Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist in Training

Remuneration: $105,553 – $128,653 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Maitland
Requisition ID: REQ522283
Closing Date: 28/10/24

Where you will be working:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Psychologist in Training to join our supportive and dynamic team at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley. You will be based at the High Street campus in Maitland, however may be required to travel to other parts of the Hunter Valley area within work time. CAMHS is a specialist mental health service that assesses and treats young people 0 – 17 years of age and their families/carers who are living in the HNE Local Health District (LHD). Young people referred to the service have complex and severe mental health problems that significantly impact on most aspects of their functioning and development.

About the role:
As a Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist in Training within Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service you will provide a high quality clinical and case management service to children, young people and their families/caregivers. You will provide Clinical Psychology expertise to the multi-disciplinary team.

The role of the Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist in Training in this setting includes:

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team model to provide specialist person centred clinical intervention to children/young people and their families/carers, to ensure delivery of innovative and developmentally appropriate clinical practice and therapeutic interventions.
• Participate in the delivery of trauma informed care and its application in working with children/young people with mental health concerns and their families /carers.
• Exercise independent professional judgement.
• Ensure the care delivered sits within professional, organisational, legal and ethical boundaries and reflects evidence based, best practice knowledge and embraces a collaborative, client centred, family and culturally sensitive approach.
• Identify and act on opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and participate in initiatives to enhance service delivery and consumer outcomes.
• As part of our supportive team, you'll receive guidance from the CAMHS Hunter Valley Clinical Leader and experienced psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists and C&A Psychiatrists. Additionally, you'll benefit from regular clinical supervision and access to continuous training and educational programs, all designed to enhance your professional development and ensure your success in this role.

What we can offer you:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Proximity to shopping and other services 
• ADO's each month (for full time employees) 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Superannuation contributions 
• Salary packaging options 
• Fitness Passport 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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For role related queries or questions contact Fionna Murphy on Fionna.Murphy@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.