Deliver evidence-based psychological assessment and therapeutic interventions for consumers with complex eating disorders, while providing clinical leadership, multidisciplinary collaboration, and professional supervision to support excellence in care.

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About the role

Permanent part time opportunity to provide expert psychological care for consumers with complex eating disorders, delivering evidence-based therapies, leading innovative service improvements, and mentoring the next generation of clinicians within a recovery-focused multidisciplinary team.

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:

• Deliver high-level psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adolescents experiencing complex mental health and alcohol and other drug concerns within a specialised acute inpatient setting.
• Apply advanced clinical expertise across assessment, risk management, care planning and therapeutic interventions, with the autonomy to manage a complex and diverse caseload.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, influencing treatment planning and partnering with consumers, families and key stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
• Provide expert consultation and clinical advice on complex presentations, contributing to service excellence and continuity of care across the mental health sector.
• Lead quality improvement, research and innovation initiatives that enhance psychological services and support the delivery of contemporary, evidence-based care.
• Mentor and supervise psychologists, students and multidisciplinary staff, helping to shape professional development and maintain high clinical standards across 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.

• MH695998 - Role Description (PDF)
  
  Application Support (PDF)
  
  Benefits for working with MN (PDF)