**About the role
The Psychologist role provides psychological assessment and intervention to children, young people, and adolescents with developmental, behavioural, and emotional concerns. This role operates as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of a child/young person's developmental strengths and challenges to optimise their participation and engagement in activities of everyday life.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
Psychology clinical expertise and skill within a health setting. Demonstrates knowledge of the provision psychology services in a community health service.
Excellent verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, Psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting.
Ability to identify areas for service development and actively contribute to quality improvement and clinical research activities.
Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.
Mandatory Requirements:
Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager, prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Professional development
Salary sacrificing options
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.**