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South Western Sydney Local Health District
Clinical Psychologist - Young Adult Mental Health Unit - Perm PT
Campbelltown
FULL TIME & PART TIME
September 18, 2024
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 24 hours per week
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ5210568
Application Close Date: 07/10/2024
Interview Date Range: 09/10/2024 – 16/10/2024
Contact Details: Katherine Huang – 0458 465 245 | Katherine.Huang@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive psychology department, working with young people from 16 years and up with complex mental health issues on a mental health unit at SWSLHD.
What You'll be Doing
The successful candidate will be conducting specialist clinical, psychological, psychosocial, diagnostic assessments to tailor the delivery of psychological interventions, and providing consultation to the multidisciplinary team to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
Location: Macarthur Mental Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ5210568
Application Close Date: 07/10/2024
Interview Date Range: 09/10/2024 – 16/10/2024
Contact Details: Katherine Huang – 0458 465 245 | Katherine.Huang@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The successful candidate will be joining a friendly and supportive psychology department, working with young people from 16 years and up with complex mental health issues on a mental health unit at SWSLHD.
They will have the opportunity to work with a well-established mental health service, and a dynamic and enthusiastic multidisciplinary team, including nurses, consultant psychiatrists, psychiatric registrars, consultant psychiatrists, social workers, occupational therapists, and diversional therapists.
The Clinical Psychologist will be pivotal in conducting psychological assessments, presenting formulation to the treating team, and engaging the consumers in individual psychological interventions, contributing to the unit group program, and facilitating behavioural management support. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work autonomously, with support from the leadership team.
The Clinical Psychologist will also receive support, peer consultation, and supervision with other psychologists working in mental health.
Clinical Psychology Registrars will be considered for the role.
What You'll be Doing
The successful candidate will be conducting specialist clinical, psychological, psychosocial, diagnostic assessments to tailor the delivery of psychological interventions, and providing consultation to the multidisciplinary team to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders.
The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
- Demonstrated competence in a wide range of psychological assessments and evidence based psychological treatments delivered on an individual and/or group basis
- Demonstrated experience working independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Connect with us on 'X', Facebook and Linked In.
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