Description Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Psychologist Level 1 (PN 66870) Salary: $78,287 - $95,022 (Plus 11.5% Super) Location: Canberra Health Services Section: Allied Health - Psychology Closing Date: 10 January 2025 What can we offer you: A range of clinical experiences to help you identify your clinical passion and best fit at CHS. Exposure to management of complex clinical cases with great support. A 2-year new graduate allied health education program, with comprehensive orientation, networking opportunities, clinical supervision and regular education sessions. City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra. 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. Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates up to $12k (subject to review and approval). Discounted gym memberships About the Role: There are great opportunities for new graduate Psychologists across Canberra Health Services! If you are a new graduate psychologist, Enrolled in (or eligible for enrolment) the Neuropsychology Registrar Program for Area of Practice Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia and are looking for an exciting opportunity in healthcare, supercharge your career and create the life you want in Canberra, our 2 year new graduate program has been designed to provide you with tailored individual support whilst optimising your career opportunities. Did you know that Canberra is ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world? There are stunning natural surrounds, amazing quality restaurants, world-class education facilities and so much more. And recent research confirms that Canberrans are the happiest people in Australia – no wonder – there really is something for everyone in Canberra. We are looking for new graduate Neuropsychologist, enrolled (or eligible for enrolment) in the Neuropsychology Registrar Program for Area of Practice Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia to gain experience working in the following areas: General New Graduate Rotation Program: Hospital setting supporting adults, children or young people during and following a sudden acute illness including neurological illnesses and conditions. Adult Rehabilitation with adults following a traumatic brain injury or other neurological and neurodegenerative conditions. Mental Health settings which may include working in either hospital based or community teams providing psychological and neuropsychological services to adults, children or young people experiencing mental health disorders. Successful candidates in the HP1 new graduate program will have the opportunity to rotate across services and divisions to provide them with a broad range of experiences and opportunity to identify their clinical passion. You will work in a growing and dynamic health service that is committed to providing state of the art services to Canberra and the surrounding regions. Successful candidates will be supported and provided ongoing education opportunities facilitated through the Allied Health New Graduate program and Allied Health Clinical Education Unit. Exciting opportunities exist for graduates of clinical neuropsychology higher degree programs to come work as a new graduate Neuropsychologist in several teams across inpatient, outpatient and community settings at CHS. This is a 2-year program providing opportunity for two rotations into different clinical specialities, supporting the completion of a Neuropsychology Registrar Program. Rehabilitation Aged and Community Services team (RACS) provides integrated and effective services in the areas of rehabilitation, aged care and community care in a broader range of sites throughout the ACT, including The Canberra Hospital and The University of Canberra Hospital, community health centres and the homes of clients. This includes health care and support for people with acute, post-acute and long-term illnesses. The Acute Allied Health team is responsible for the care and support of patients across a range of critical and acute care areas of The Canberra Hospital. These include the Medical and Surgical inpatient wards, Intensive Care Unit, the Emergency Department, Maternity and Paediatric inpatient wards and a range of paediatric and adult outpatient clinics. The Acute Support Psychology team consists of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology positions. We work closely with our multidisciplinary colleagues and have a pivotal role in promoting client centred outcomes across the inpatient and outpatient settings. Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services (MHJHADS) provide health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations. The services provided range from acute crisis support through to treatment, rehabilitation, recovery and harm minimisation. The participation of people accessing our services, their families and carers is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery. The Division works in partnership with a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. Services are delivered at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, and other community settings including people’s homes. These services include (and are not limited to): Alcohol and Drug Services. Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services. Community Mental Health Services. Justice Health Services. Mental Health Inpatient Services. Successful applicants will be part of a large network of psychologists and will also receive education and support through the CHS Allied Health interprofessional graduate program. This program is specifically designed to support new graduates to launch their careers in healthcare and develop their professional identity. The program provides graduates with individual support to optimise learning and career opportunities. New graduates will have onsite access to a Registrar Program Principal Supervisor who will work with them and support them to grow their clinical and professional skills. New graduates will also be matched with a peer from the previous cohort of new graduates to provide them with additional mentoring and support. The program also offers a 12-month Allied Health Interdisciplinary education program facilitated by the Allied Health Clinical Education Unit. Clinical supervision for the registrar program is provided by the department and will be negotiated with the Psychology Manager. Provisional Psychologists who have submitted their application and are awaiting formal approval of general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia are encouraged to apply. Please note the expected start date is January 2024. Please note: This is being readvertised to amend an administrative error and that previous applicants to 02K63 need not reapply. Selection may be based on written application and referee checks only. For more information regarding the position duties 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 maximum 2-page cover letter or pitch addressing the below selection criteria (these can also be found in the position description) Selection Criteria Proven ability to provide skilled Neuropsychology Psychology clinical assessment and interventions, consistent with Psychology Board of Australia Area of Practice Endorsement competencies in Clinical Psychology, across paediatric and adult inpatient and outpatient caseloads. Understanding of and ability to work effectively within the Psychology and multi-disciplinary teams and collaborate with other service providers to ensure effective patient outcomes A commitment to the evaluation of clinical services through quality initiatives, and to contribute to planning and development of the service to meet the needs of the clients. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to use a range of information technology applications to maintain clinical documentation and data collection. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind. ***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 particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Murray Hair at (02) 5124 0725 or at Murray.Hair@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI Job: Allied Health Salary Range: 76,027.00 - 92,596.00 Closing Date: 10/Jan/2025, 6:59:00 AM