Clinical Psychologist - Canberra Sexual Health Centre at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

142688.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Assessment, Psychological Interventions, WPATH Assessments, Clinical Leadership, Professional Supervision, Service Development, Program Evaluation, Mental Wellbeing Management, Gender Care, Sexual Health Care, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Health Promotion, Quality Improvement, Training

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Part-time, Permanent. Classification: Psychologist Level 3 or 4 (PN 68151) Salary: $123,014 - $133,492 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Salary: $135,771 - $142,688 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Note: This role will be filled at either a Psychologist Level P3 or P4 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement. Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Canberra Sexual Health Centre Closing Date: 30 March 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC) is based at the Canberra Hospital campus in Garran. CSHC provides sexual health and HIV care and is home to the Adult Gender Service (AGS) providing gender care to adults and adolescents aged 16 and over. The AGS has close links with the Paediatric Gender Service (PGS). The AGS is embedded in the Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC). The purpose of this position is to deliver high level clinical services as part of the AGS and CSHC. Our new Allied Health Care Provider will work with a multidisciplinary team to assess, diagnose, and manage the mental wellbeing of adolescents >= 16 years and adults primarily seeking gender care but not exclusively since some of our patients have other sexual health conditions that affect their mental wellbeing. We are seeking a suitably qualified psychologist who is passionate in providing high level skilled clinical assessments, including WPATH assessments, and psychological interventions for individuals referred to the AGS, including working with families and supports. The role holder will actively contribute to the planning, development, and evaluation of client programs and services, as well as training to other staff and students as required. This role at the Canberra Sexual Health Centre, will see you provide skilled clinical assessments and interventions for individuals seeking gender care. You'll exercise your professional judgement, contribute to the development of client programs, and collaborate with external agencies to drive health promotion. With access to ongoing professional supervision and development, you'll also can participate in research, quality improvement activities, and the evaluation of policies and services, all within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. 2-3 years relevant experience is required to be considered for this position at a Psychologist Level 3. To be considered for this position at a Psychologist 4 level you will have 5 years of experience in the profession, and should be able to demonstrate clinical leadership and professional supervision capabilities. You will be expected to initiate and evaluate service development through development of appropriate psychology programs. This role may be filled with either a Psychologist Level 3 or Psychologist Level 4. Please ensure that you apply against the appropriate classification that meets your qualifications and experience. For more information regarding the position duties for the Psychologist Level 3 click here for the Position Description. For more information regarding the position duties for the Psychologist Level 4 click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page pitch responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Ming Lee on at Ming.Lee@act.gov.au #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The primary purpose is to deliver high-level clinical services within the Adult Gender Service (AGS) and Canberra Sexual Health Centre (CSHC), focusing on assessing, diagnosing, and managing the mental wellbeing of adolescents and adults seeking gender care. This includes providing skilled clinical assessments, psychological interventions, contributing to program development, and training other staff and students.