Employment Type : Temporary Part Time (16 hours per week) up to April 2027Position Classification : Clinical PsychologistRemuneration : $55.09 - $67.15 per hour + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% SuperannuationLocation : Royal Prince Alfred HospitalRequisition ID : REQ560713Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.
Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.About the RoleRoyal Prince Alfred Hospital is one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
This position aims to provide psychological support for patients and carers dealing with a potentially life limiting illness as well as provide evidenced-based care for the treatment and management of any psychological conditions for people within the sarcoma service.
It outlines the implementation of appropriate care that is consistent with current guidelines and has been shown to be effective in the treatment and management of psychological conditions within the Australian context.This position provides evidence based psychological assessment, diagnosis, case formulation and treatment of psychopathology as it is manifested in cognitive, emotional, motivational, personality and behavioural disturbances.
Patients / clients / consumers will be seen individually and may be seen in groups for treatment.The Clinical Psychologist will participate in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services, assist in the development and provision of education and training programs and will be expected to supervise post-graduate provisional psychologists where appropriate.
Clinical work will occur within the context of a multidisciplinary health care team.Ideal CandidateCurrent registration to practice as a psychologist, post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and / or Doctorate or PhD) with endorsement or working towards endorsement in clinical psychology and / or eligibility for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and ACPA.Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience within the provision of clinical psychology interventions in the fields of oncology and / or surgery; therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy and working with families.Benefits and Perks!Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loadingOpportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing.Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationAccess to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their familiesFree annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW HealthThis is a Category A position.
To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy.SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.
If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working With Us'To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedInJoin the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!Applications Close : 24 March 2024
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