Psychologist - CogScreen Trial Research Assistant - ESMHS
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $37.70 - $55.17 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ530245
Location: Bondi Junction, Sydney
Applications close date: 17 November 2024
Come Work With Us!
Join our growing, passionate team at South Eastern Sydney’s Local Health District (SESLHD) Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service where we seek to develop new and innovative ideas, models of care and practice to deliver impactful and sustainable system-wide change.
Collaborating with Mindgardens Neuroscience Network and Orygen Youth Mental Health, this role provides opportunity to be an integral part of a multi-site trial aiming to identify valid and implementable cognitive screening for young people with first-episode psychosis.
Your Psychology background and practical experience in research and/or project management can help transform the future of NSW Health services and improve outcomes for our community.
For more information we encourage you to contact Alana Scully on Alana.Scully@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 25 November 2024 and 29 November 2024.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
This position will be based at the SESLHD Bondi Junction Mental Health Centre.
What you'll be doing
The CogScreen trial aims to compare cognitive screening tools in young people with first episode psychosis. The Research Assistant, Psychologist role will support trial recruitment and conduct cognitive assessments. In the role you will:
• Assist the Trial Manager with participant recruitment
• Administer cognitive screening tests (SCIP and MoCA)
• Support comprehensive neuropsychological assessments
• Contribute to a multi-site, cross-sectional research study
The CogScreen Project will produce outcomes that will support clinicians by improving the quality of care of patients with first-episode psychosis and enabling an efficient method of identifying cognitive impairments. This will improve treatment, and as a result, patient outcomes.
The role is initially for 12 months however there is potential for extension.
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary part time positions
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria:
- Recognised 4 year degree in Psychology and registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
- Demonstrated ability to apply research methodologies and quantitative/qualitative data analysis, including working with databases.
- Experience in conducting psychological interviews, including standardised measures, such as the Standard Clinicians’ Interview in Psychiatry (SCIP).
- Experience administering and scoring cognitive tests, such as the Weschler scales.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective research collaboration and engagement.
- Demonstrated well-developed organisation, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Current drivers license and a willingness to travel in accordance with the role.
- High level of proficiency in the use of standard application software such as the Microsoft Office suite.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
