An exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join the Community Care Unit within Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services in Bundaberg. In this role, you’ll deliver specialised psychological assessment, formulation and therapy in a residential recovery setting, provide clinical leadership and supervision, and work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support consumers with complex mental health needs.

Job details

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

Your opportunity:

• Provide high level of knowledge, skill and clinical competence in the area of managing people with complex and serious mental health issues and their families within a recovery-oriented framework, whilst ensuring the active participation of consumers, carers and families in all aspects of the mental health care they receive.
• Deliver specialised psychological clinical services, including assessment, intervention and rehabilitation programs as the sole psychology position within the Community Care Unit, Wide Bay Mental Health & Specialised Services, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• Provide leadership, high level of consultation, advice and support to clinicians from various disciplines working with people with complex and serious mental health issues.

Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from date of appointment until 11^th January 2027 with the possibility of extension.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive salary between $4,912.70 - $5,286.40 p.f., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f., from date of appointment until 11^th January 2027 with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for the duration of the vacancy). Job Ad Reference: H2605WB682119

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.

• Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  H2605WB682119 - RD (PDF)