All potential applicants should apply only after viewing the original advertisement on the Mater Health website.Job no: 501833Work type: Fixed Term, PermanentLocation: South BrisbaneCategories: Allied HealthAbout the role We have an exciting position available for an experienced Psychologist (0.6 FTE) looking to join the team on an 8 month contract!Catherine's House is Australia's first integrated centre for perinatal mental health care and provides mental health treatment and support to new parents.The outpatient Perinatal Mental Health Services includes the Mater Perinatal Psychology Team, Families in Mind, the Together in Mind group program and an outpatient Consultant Psychiatrist Clinic.These combined services support mothers and families during the perinatal and postnatal period and referral reasons may include antenatal/postnatal anxiety, birth trauma, adjustment to parenting, emotional distress and low mood during the perinatal period.The Psychologist will provide clinical care across the perinatal continuum (antenatal, NCCU and the Mater Parenting Support Centre) and work collaboratively with the broader multidisciplinary team.Salary range: $37.13 - $56.12 (HP Level 3) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+ access to many staff benefits!What you'll be doing As a Perinatal Psychologist, you will provide clinical care across the perinatal period (antenatal, NCCU and the Mater Parenting Support Centre) and work collaboratively with the broader multidisciplinary team.As a member of the Psychology team, you will provide patient-centred, evidence-based clinical care to perinatal patients and you will be involved in education, research, service improvement and operational activities allocated by your manager.About you General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) / Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate.Highly Desirable Qualifications Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical or Educational & Developmental Psychology.Working towards or attained PsyBA approved supervisor.Working towards or attained PsyBA area of practice endorsement in Clinical or Educational & Developmental Psychology.Skills, Knowledge and Experience Experience in provision of Psychology services, ideally in a health setting and perinatal mental health.Demonstrated clinical practice and application of clinical judgement in the provision of high quality, evidence-based, patient-centred care.Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to work co-operatively with professional and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes.Demonstrated ability or ability to rapidly acquire skills to identify, develop and participate in quality and service improvement activities that improve clinical services and patient outcomes.Mater is Queensland's largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that's because we employ exceptional people.#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay.Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging.Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education.Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams.Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other.Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport.Access to on-site, discounted parking.Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues.Access to gym, pool and end of trip facilities within our new purpose-built corporate office in Newstead.For more information regarding the role, please contact Veronica at ******Applications close on Wednesday 13th November.Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion.As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made.Only direct applications will be considered.Advertised: 31 Oct 2024 E. 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