Bundaberg Hospital is seeking an experienced and motivated Advanced Psychologist to join the Behaviour Response Team (BRT) within Integrated Care and Rehabilitation Services. This role provides advanced clinical psychology services as part of a multidisciplinary team supporting patients with complex behavioural and psychological needs. The position plays a key role in assessment, behaviour support planning, staff consultation, and delivering evidence-based psychological interventions across the hospital. Located on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Bundaberg offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with access to beautiful beaches, national parks, and a vibrant regional community.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity: 

• The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality, evidenced based advanced Psychology services to clients of the Behaviour Response Team (BRT), as part of an interprofessional team to support adult patients presenting with significantly changed behaviours, due to a cognitive impairment or disability.
• The role will include targeted & timely specialised assessment, behaviour management plan development, communication, engagement, education and support to staff providing client care.
• This position reports to the Team Leader Integrated Care Rehabilitation, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The role will also have a professional reporting line to the Executive Director of Allied Health WBHHS.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $172,615 p.a., comprising salary between $144,991 - $151,289 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2603WB678525

Other benefits include:  

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2603WB678525 RD (PDF)