Psychologist - Registered/Clinical/Counselling at St John of God Health Care

Midland, Western Australia, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Jun, 26

Salary

134871.0

Posted On

23 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychological Assessment, Therapeutic Interventions, Multidisciplinary Teamwork, Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, Care Planning, Clinical Documentation, Evidence-Based Practice, Quality Improvement, Ethical Standards, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Time Management, Professional Boundaries, Clinical Supervision, Risk Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Your Role at St John of God, Midland Hospital In this role you will provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment, treatment, and therapeutic interventions to patients within the hospital setting. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, the role supports patients experiencing a range of psychological and emotional challenges through individual and group therapy, comprehensive care planning, and ongoing monitoring of treatment outcomes. You will contribute to patient-centred care by maintaining accurate clinical documentation, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and adhering to professional, ethical, and organisational standards. This is a permanent part-time 0.5 FTE position dedicated to providing inpatient and outpatient services to women in the antenatal and postnatal period. The Position Deliver high-quality, safe, and ethical clinical care using evidence-based practice. Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop care plans, and monitor progress. Provide individual and group therapy and evaluate treatment outcomes, adjusting interventions as required. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and provide verbal and written feedback to referring doctors. Maintain patient confidentiality and professional relationships with patients and staff. Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with hospital policies, ACHS standards, and legal requirements. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical programs aligned with patient needs and best practice. Participate in clinical supervision, research activities (where required), and ongoing professional development. Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Contribute to quality improvement, risk management, and organisational initiatives. Adhere to occupational health and safety policies and promote a safe workplace. Support St John of God Health Care’s mission, values, and environmental stewardship goals. The Position Requirements You will hold full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). AHPRA endorsements in Clinical or Counselling Psychology are highly regarded but not a strict requirement for application where sufficient experience relevant to the role can be demonstrated. To succeed, you will possess high-level written and verbal communication skills, with the experience and ability to deliver both group programs and individual therapy to patients presenting with a range of psychological needs. A sound understanding of research and evidence-based practice methodologies, along with strong organisational and time management skills, is essential. You will have proven understanding of professional boundaries and a commitment to participating in clinical supervision. Working in acute and outpatient environments and experience facilitating therapeutic groups is desirable for this role. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We can offer you Salary: $91,420 to $134, 871 (depending on endorsement/qualification & experience) per annum pro-rata basis, plus 12% superannuation Permanent part time position, working 19 hours per fortnight Flexibility regarding hours and days of work A welcoming and supportive culture within a friendly and cohesive team Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance 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 Free on-site parking Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport Innovative Professional Development opportunities A welcoming and supportive culture A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs All applicants are asked to submit a covering letter (of no more than 2 pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements. For enquiries contact Angela Mitsopoulos, Psychology Manager on (08) 9462 4034. If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us.

Responsibilities

The role involves providing high-quality, evidence-based psychological assessment, treatment, and therapeutic interventions to patients in a hospital setting, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, delivering individual and group therapy, maintaining clinical documentation, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.