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Psychologist - Senior - Cairns
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Be the steady voice in uncertain times.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of women, babies and families. Join Queensland's pioneering PAMH-HITH service and provide compassionate, evidence-based psychological care that helps women and birthing people receive intensive treatment at home while staying connected to their infant, family and community.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Part-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support |
| Classification | HP4 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696186 |
| Closing date | 18-Nov-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Part Time |
| Contact person | Stacie Gill |
| Contact details | 07 4226 2847 Access the National Relay Service |
COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | INTEGRITY | RESPECT |
About us:
In this position you will…
- Deliver high level psychology services, including assessment, evidence-informed perinatal menial health interventions, and education in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
- Provide high level skills and experience in providing quality leadership, clinical advice and education to staff (including psychologists, psychology students, allied health, nursing and medical) to enhance their knowledge regarding psychological clinical practice and services in perinatal mental health.
- Utilise highly developed communication and interpersonal skills to develop professional and multidisciplinary partnerships to achieve quality clinical service outcomes, applying conflict resolution and negotiation skills where necessary.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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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
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