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• Permanent Part Time

• 68.4hrs per fortnight

Job details

About the role

The Psychologist (Senior) position provides high-level clinical and forensic psychology services to consumers of the High Secure Inpatient Service (HSIS), Secure Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (SMHRU), and Extended Forensic Treatment and Rehabilitation Unit (EFTRU), as a member of the Psychology Team.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• high-level clinical knowledge and expertise relevant to the delivery of evidence-based clinical psychology services to patients at The Park Centre for Mental Health. Domains of assessment include cognitive / neuropsychological, emotional, behavioural, personality, psychopathology, and offending / risk, involving the application of standardised psychology tools as well as high level clinical judgement. Implementation and evaluation of psychological therapies and interventions for adult forensic mental health inpatients, based on solid psychological assessment and formulation.
• strong interpersonal and communication skills in providing patients with a high standard of care.
• ability to provide a high standard of effective verbal and written communication in multidisciplinary teams. Timely and accurate completion of clinical documentation of assessments and interventions, including chart entries, database entries, and psychology reports.
• Proactively develops and demonstrates commitment to learning and skill diversification. Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement and research, and actively contributes to same.
• honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff. Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within relevant professional and ethical guidelines.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• General registration or eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is mandatory.

About West Moreton Health 

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WM639527_05 Psychologist Senior Role Description (PDF, 590KB)
  Role Description