Senior Clinical Psychologist - SESLHD MHS

Selection Criteria:

1. Current Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, along with endorsement in Clinical Psychology and a minimum two-year full-time accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Successful applicant must have at least five years of clinical experience as a Psychologist, including 3 years with full Endorsement.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of disordered eating, body image and related social and cultural issues with extensive understanding of the clinical expertise required in the identification, assessment, diagnosis, care planning, management and treatment of adults and/or young people.
3. Extensive contemporary post-graduate knowledge and clinical experience in the provision of individual and group clinical psychology interventions for eating disorders, such as Maudsley Family-Based Therapy, Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Willing to be trained in the breadth of best practice therapies for Eating Disorders.
4. Excellent negotiation, decision making, conflict resolution and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
5. Demonstrated experience in research, quality improvement and/or service evaluation.
6. Demonstrated experience and ability to liaise, consult and educate on medical and/or mental health issues with multiple internal and external stakeholders.
7. Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
8. Current unrestricted NSW Class C driver’s license and willingness to travel.

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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