Senior Clinical Psychologists

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Psychologist (Clinic based, paediatric caseload)

About the role

Our client is looking to appoint a Senior Clinical Psychologist to join their growing team based in Melbourne. The Senior Clinical Psychologist will provide leadership and clinical expertise as part of the multidisciplinary team within the Women’s Prevention and Recovery Care facility.

Key responsibilities include:

• The Senior Clinical Psychologist will play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality, consumer and family centred care to the women admitted, their families and carers.
• The Senior Clinical Psychologist will be responsible for the delivery of psychological care, both through 1:1 and group sessions, to women identified as benefiting from brief psychological interventions during their stay.
• The Senior Clinical Psychologist will also complete assessments and formulation as required which will support the multidisciplinary team with care and treatment planning for consumers.
• The Senior Clinical Psychologist will be a key representative in both the Allied Health and multidisciplinary team and part of the broader leadership team of the unit.

To be successful in the role you will have:

Minimum five (5) years’ experience as a Clinical Psychologist;

* Hold current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA;

* Possession of Master’s level degree or above in Clinical Psychology;

* Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology;

* Hold current registration as a PsyBA Board Approved Supervisor for Higher Degree Students and Registrars;

* High level of competence in the field of Clinical Psychology;

* Knowledge and adherence to relevant professional codes of ethics, and legislation, in particular the Mental Health & Wellbeing Act (2022), and the Guardianship & Administration Act (2019);

* Proven capacity and commitment to work as an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team as well as an independent clinician;

* Demonstrated ability to liaise and consult with a range of clients, carers, professionals and community agencies as an independent clinician;

* Demonstrated highly effective leadership, communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation, conflict resolution and creativity in problem solving;

* Highly developed reporting skills, including the ability to write reports, professional articles and submissions;

* Consolidated skills and experience in the supervision of professional staff, to promote professional competence and foster individual staff development;

* Excellent organisational and time management skills;

* Demonstrated flexible approach;

* Knowledge of and participation in continuous quality improvement processes;

* Commitment to clinical research;

* Commitment to continuing professional development;

* Experience in public mental health settings, in particular experience working with diverse patient populations (i.e., Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and other culturally and linguistically diverse communities), including the provision of gender sensitive services;

* Demonstrated time management skills, and the ability to generate strategies for prioritising workloads effectively;

* Current Working with Children’s Check;

* Current Victorian Drivers Licence;

* Computer literacy;

Why apply through Healthcare Australia?

• Designated consultant to support you through the recruitment process
• Preparation advice regarding resume, cover letter and interview success
• Specific information regarding the role provided before application
• Additional job options and opportunities if unsuccessful
• Exceptional service and quick progression through recruitment process
• Feedback requested and provided at all stages
• Continued communication and support after employment has commenced

For more information on this exciting opportunity please call Darienne Anandappa on (+61) 290243241 or email darienne.anandappa@healthcareaustralia.com.au

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