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Psychologist - Child Health, Allied Health Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
Cairns
You are invited to join a dynamic team with Allied Health Services as a Phycologist - Child Health. In this role you will deliver evidence-based psychology services (both inpatient and outpatient) in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to children and young people (and their families/carers) that are developmentally appropriate, family focused, and child/young person centred.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP3 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH635067 |
| Closing date | 21-May-2025 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Pauline Walter |
| Contact details | 07 4226 9529 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your opportunity:
Provide psychology services, including assessment, consultancy and intervention, to children and young people (and their parents and carers) who are patients of the Paediatric Service at the Cairns Hospital. Clinical services are in accordance with the guidelines set out in the Australian Psychological Society's Code of Ethics and Queensland Health's Code of Conduct.
About your role:
- Provide clinical advice to the multidisciplinary team, professional and operational supervisors, relevant service managers and other stakeholders regarding the practice of psychology by participating in relevant forums/networks and being available for consultation as required.
- Accurately and consistently collect and report on clinical, professional and service level data in accordance with organisational directives.
- Demonstrate a high level of organisational skills and an ability to work independently, while also working effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Contribute to the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols for psychology and the multidisciplinary team that support the continuum of care for children, young people and their carer networks.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
- Generous superannuation
- Salary packaging
- Annual incremental increases
- Career training and development
- Flexible work arrangements
- Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Why choose Cairns?
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You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/cairns_hinterland
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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CAH635067 Role Description (PDF, 812KB)
Role Description
1. CHHHS Information for Applicants v.20 (PDF, 939KB)
Information Package for Applicants
Documentation preparation guide (PDF, 229KB)
Information Package for Applicants
