Senior Mental Health Psychologist Role
This senior mental health psychologist role requires a highly skilled and experienced professional to provide high-quality clinical services in the field of older persons' mental health. The successful candidate will have the ability to work collaboratively with consumers, families, carers, and other service providers to achieve identified consumer outcomes.
The key responsibilities of this role include conducting high-level psychological assessments, providing evidence-based therapy and interventions, and supervising less experienced psychologists and students. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Key qualifications for this role include:
* A doctoral qualification in psychology (e.g., PhD or PsyD) with registration as a psychologist with the relevant registering authority;
* Significant experience working in mental health settings, particularly in the area of older adults;
* Proven ability to provide high-quality clinical services, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with consumers, families, carers, and other service providers;
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to the development and implementation of treatment plans.
Benefits:
* 17.5% annual leave loading;
* 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation;
* Professional development opportunities;
* Salary sacrificing options;
* Wellness programs.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will be someone who is passionate about working in mental health, particularly in the area of older adults. They will have excellent clinical skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.