An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Are you ready for your next career challenge?
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Psychologist to join our team at Wyong Central Community Health Centre.
This role will have a chronic health focus and include work within the space of transition from paediatric to adult care. Provisional Psychologists are welcome to apply – please contact to discuss supervision arrangements/possibilities.

About You

• You will have completed a four year honours degree in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution and hold full registration with the Psychology Board of AHPRA (for all psychologists).
• You will have demonstrated skills and knowledge in the use of a variety of effective Psychological interventions, individual and group work, in healthcare for young people 12-24 years of age.
• You will have a proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improve patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.

Where You'll Be Working
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team working from Wyong Central Community Health Centre and outreaching into schools and other community settings to identify young people at risk and support them to navigate and engage with appropriate support services in the health system and local community.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to vulnerable young people and their families and carers. The Psychologist - Youth Health will work with young people aged 12 – 24 years providing high quality clinical assessment and community referrals as well as brief psychological interventions. You will be working with young people with chronic and complex health conditions, supporting them to be independent and manage their health and wellbeing as much as possible.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.

What We Offer

• Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast
• Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full Time positions.
• Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
• Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
• Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
• Social Club.
• Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.

Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will continue to build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. We are committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Child Safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Our Commitment To Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are strongly recommended to stay up to date with Covid-19 vaccinations as recommended by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation in the Australian Immunisation Handbook. However, Covid-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Emma Merlino on 0414 193 042 or 4356 9333 emma.merlino@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 29 September 2024 at 11:59 pm

You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.