* Women's and Children's Health Network, Allied Health, Complex & Sub Acute Care, Chronic Pain Service - Adelaide 5006
* Salary
* Classification - AHP3 - Allied Health Professional Stream L3 - $104,180 to $111,746
* Part Time - Ongoing
About the Opportunity
We currently have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Paediatric Chronic Pain Team as a Senior Clinical/Health Psychologist.
The role closely works with children and their families and focuses on their health, psychological well-being and their overall quality of life. You will use your expertise and specialised experience to develop, coordinate and implement high quality psychological and therapeutic services to children referred to the Paediatric Chronic Pain Service at Women's and Children's Hospital and may provide inpatient and outpatient care.
About You:
* You will have demonstrated ability to apply specialised skills in analysing complex clinical problems and formulate and implement appropriate courses of action that can develop clinical and service provision.
* Experience in conducting psychological assessment and intervention with children, young people and families experiencing complex emotional, behavioural and/or cognitive difficulties.
* Demonstrated leadership and co-ordination experience in a related area
* Willingness to undertake and collaborate in research opportunities that develop excellent service provision for children and young people with chronic pain.
* Willingness to participate in, and provide, strong supervisory opportunities in the Women's and Children's Health Network.
To find out the specifics, including the key selection criteria and special conditions, please go to the relevant attached role description(s).
What WCHN Can Offer You
* Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
* Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year.
* Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
* Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note: Does not apply to network community sites.
* Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
* Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program
About Us
The Women’s and Children’s Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services for women and children. We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation in patient care and are looking for a passionate Senior Psychologist to join our Network.
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Special Conditions:
To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.
Immunisation Requirements Checklist
Applicant Documents Checklist
Application Instructions
You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé/curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.
Other Important Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Phone enquiries are strongly encouraged to talk more about this role with:
Dr Nicki Ferencz
Service Lead Chronic Pain
04 8190 0577
Nicki.ferencz@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 04 December 2024 - 11:55pm
Useful Links
AHP3 - Senior Psychologist - Role Description - 884375.pdf