A temporary part-time opportunity to deliver high-level psychological care, lead innovative therapeutic programs, provide supervision to emerging psychologists, and contribute to service development within one of Queensland's largest public mental health services.

Job details

About the role

As the Senior Psychologist, you will provide evidence-based psychological assessment, formulation and intervention services to residents participating in rehabilitation and recovery programs. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will support consumers to develop the skills, confidence and resilience needed to transition successfully into the community and achieve greater independence. You will deliver both individual and group-based therapeutic interventions while collaborating closely with families, carers, community supports and clinical stakeholders to promote positive recovery outcomes.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Referral, liaison and collaboration with other healthcare services, government and community agencies including advocacy to promote consumer and family / carer identified needs to support the continuum of care.
• Contribute to and participate in the CCU rehabilitation program supporting the recovery goals of residents to reduce the impact of psychosocial stressors/mental illness/alcohol and other drug needs on their functioning and lifestyle and promote sustainable community tenure.
• Provide high-level psychology advice and education to the multidisciplinary team, operational supervisors, and key stakeholders regarding professional standards and clinical service development to facilitate optimal consumer care and outcomes and assist with the promotion and development of educational opportunities and collegial support.
• Utilise effective communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with residents, government and non-government support agencies, the multidisciplinary team, externally, and within the psychology professional group.
• Participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality and service improvement / research activities within the RCCCU and wider Metro North Mental Health Service that continually improve consumer care and enhance the delivery of services within a multidisciplinary team and the service.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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.

• MH691857 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)