Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Prison Mental Health Team!

• Our Prison Mental Health Service provides primary and in-reach mental health services within the West Moreton Health correctional centres and see people with a wide spectrum of mental health conditions. We treat people based on their individual needs. We work closely with specialists and other services inside and outside the prison to make sure people get the help they need.

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity!

Job details

About the role

This position works in the Prison Mental Health Service (PMHS) to provide voluntary assessment, treatment, and continuity of care for persons in correctional centres who have or may have a mental illness. Psychological services are delivered as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, and occupational therapists.

The purpose of this role is to deliver high level psychology clinical services and leadership within PMHS.  This role is a reference point of members of that team.

About you

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

• High level clinical expertise in delivery of evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively within a team environment to influence a clinical or service outcome.
• Ability to independently manage clinical caseloads.
• Ability to monitor and report clinical work practices and outcomes that supports continuous local service improvement initiatives.
• Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing.

Mandatory Requirements:

• Psychologist Applicants must be eligible for general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA). While not mandatory, a Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA) area of practice endorsement in Clinical and Forensic Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA approved Supervisor status.
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

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.

• WM643793_06 Psychologist Senior_RD (PDF, 186KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants