Overview
Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week).
Position Classification
: Clinical Psychologist.
Remuneration
: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation.
Location
: Concord Centre for Mental Health.
Requisition ID
: REQ .
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Concord Centre for Mental Health is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.
This position aims to support evidenced-based neurocognitive assessment and contribute to the care, treatment and management of mental illness and psychological conditions for forensic patients at the Burudyara Forensic Unit. This position provides evidence based neuropsychological assessment for forensic patients who will be seen individually for assessment. The Clinical neuropsychologist will participate in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services, assist in the development and provision of education and training programs, and will be expected to supervise post-graduate provisional neuropsychologists where appropriate. Clinical work will occur within the context of a multidisciplinary health care team. For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
Must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology or clinical neuropsychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS.
Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience in the provision of clinical neuropsychology assessments. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of a broad range of neurocognitive tests.
Experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits and Perks
Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD****_015).
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