Clinical Psychologist - NSW St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Job Description:

Position Title: Clinical Psychologist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Hours per week: 24 hours
Position Grade: Clinical Psychologist (Year 2-5)

Salary: $111,323.00 - $128,653.00 (pro-rata) base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement:The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Older People's Mental Health

About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.

Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance

About the role:

Applications are invited for a Clinical Psychologist with interest and experience in working with older people with mental health problems and mental illness. The position will involve working within a community-focussed, multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive psychogeriatric assessment and management, including CBT interventions and mental health assessment.

The Specialist Mental Health Service for Older People encompasses GP shared care, consultation and liaison with aged care and mental health services, family and carer support and education, professional advice to other community clinicians, and short-term individual case management to a limited number of older people with mental health problems and mental illness.

Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.

Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2023_022) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Position Title who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who are Manager to include desired experience/attributes.

Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.

Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Full Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia
3. APAC accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology

4. Full endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligible to progress to same with the Psychology Board of Australia.

5. Knowledge and experience in a range of evidence-based psychological interventions with specific demonstrated expertise in delivery or development of evidence-based treatments relevant in the areas of older people’s mental health

6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently

7. Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice

8. Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence

Applications close on 29 July 2024

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

clare.obrien@svha.org.au

Alternate Contact:

clare.obrien@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

29 July 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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