Eligibility
: Open to Everyone
1. Central Adelaide Local Health Network
2. Mental Health Services, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville
3. Salary AHP-3 $101,124 - $108,467
4. Temporary up to 27/9/24 and part-time working 15 hours per week
About the role
The Senior Clinical Psychologist works within the Consultation Liaison (CL) team at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (TQEH) providing skilled evidence based clinical psychology services to consumers, their families and carers.
The Senior Clinical Psychologist will be expected to complete a range of operational clinical psychology duties such as: conducting complex and comprehensive assessments of patient needs, developing case formulations and developing, implementing and monitoring specialised and targeted psychological interventions, as well as providing consultancy within the team.
Within the CL team, the Senior Clinical Psychologist will oversee and supervise the appropriate implementation of effective psychological treatment strategies by other staff to ensure the effective management and care of patients who require the services of the TQEH CL team.
As a member of the CL team’s clinical leadership, the Senior Clinical Psychologist will provide clinical leadership, particularly in relation to psychological issues and the team development.
The Senior Clinical Psychologist participates in policy, planning and service development, the evaluation of clinical services, and will undertake appropriate education, consultancy, supervision, quality and research activities.
Qualifications
5. Must have a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent qualification recognised by the PsyBA and general registration with PsyBA and an endorsed area of practice in Clinical Psychology.
6. Must hold supervisor status with the PsyBA at all levels of supervision
About CALHN
The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.
What we offer
7. Attractive salary packaging available
8. 17.5 per cent Leave loading applied to your annual leave
9. Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
10. Onsite Gym and Day Care facilities available to staff at TQEH and RAH.
11. Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.
12. The South Australian Government is offering financial incentives for those who relocate here. Successful applicants who sign contracts with SA Health before the end of 2023 will be eligible for financial reimbursements of up to $15,000. This will help cover relocation costs such as travel, short-term accommodation, and other reasonable expenses. Find out more: Relocation support | SA Health
Essential Requirements:
13. Current National Police Clearance (NPC)
14. Working with Children Check
15. Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description. SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Job ref: 839853