Clinical Psychologist

at  St John of God Health Care

Your Role at St John of God Health Care Mt Lawley Hospital
We are looking to appoint a Clinical Psychologist to join our team on a 12 month fixed term basis.
The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the development and delivery of innovative programs that provide high-level clinical care to patients/clients in groups, and an individual basis across a variety of acute and psychiatric specialties.

The Position

• Provides advanced level Psychology services including a range of individualised and group clinical care based on professional training reflecting current ethical clinical practice as required.
• Provides comprehensive assessment and care planning monitoring client/patient progress adjusting treatment accordingly for complex management.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records reflecting adherence to hospital policies, ACHS and legal requirements.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of programs relevant to the needs of clients and current clinical practice.
• Familiar and complies with legal, ethical responsibilities to patients/clients, visitors and staff, inclusive of maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain a sound working knowledge of best practice supervision practices; competency based learning plans and ethics around supervision.
• Demonstrates strong, current clinical knowledge and skills, and applies this to contribute to supporting individuals and teams in clinical practice.
• Participates regularly in clinical supervision and continues ongoing professional development through education.

You will hold a Tertiary Qualification of Psychology and Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and possess appropriate clinical endorsement. You will have in depth knowledge of, and extensive clinical experience at a senior level in, the use of a variety of contemporary psychotherapeutic techniques.
To succeed, you will have experience in the use of evidence based, best practice treatments for both short term and longer term, time limited therapy and an in depth understanding of, and experience in, clinical research and evidence based practise methodologies, along with experience in providing clinical education and supervision to junior staff and students.
Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $118,077 - $136,496 (pro rata for part time) per annum + 11% superannuation
• 12 month fixed term part-time position, working 32 hours per fortnight
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
• Discounts on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services
• Access to a range of lifestyle, health & wellbeing rewards & discounts
• Employee support through our dedicated Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role.
For enquiries, please contact Emma Cook, Director of Nursing & Midwifery, on (08) 9370 9296.
Application close Friday 19th July 2024
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse

Please refer the Job description for details