About this position
Northern Beaches Hospital offers world-class, Level 5 delineation services for both public and private patients. The hospital features modern facilities including a 50-bed Emergency Department, general and cardiothoracic ICU, 14 state-of-the-art theatres, and excellent staff facilities.
The hospital has a wide range of services including cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, luxury maternity, and emergency care. We are proud to be home to some of Australia's leading clinical specialists and a training ground for the clinicians of the future.
**Role Overview**
A part-time Neuropsychologist is required to join the Mental Health Allied Health team. This role involves providing formal cognitive assessments using standardised measures and conducting crisis intervention services within inpatient Mental Health settings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide assessment and crisis intervention services within inpatient Mental Health settings and other areas of the hospital as requested.
* Prepare reports summarising results and providing a formulation and recommendations based on all key information from the assessment process.
* Feedback and psychoeducation to patients and their families, as well as feedback to clinical team members.
* Work closely within a multidisciplinary team of medical specialists and Allied Health Professionals.
* Engage in quality improvement programs and projects, facilitate psychoeducation group sessions, and provide one-to-one therapeutic interventions.
To be successful in this role, you will have experience in assessing and treating individuals with acute, sub-acute, and chronic psychological disorders and addiction within a hospital or community mental health setting. Your exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop professional relationships with diverse medical designations will see you excel in this role.
**Employee Benefits**
The OneHealthscope rewards program gives you access to wellness benefits, discounted onsite parking, and Fitness Passport. You also have access to a range of leave options, salary packaging, additional superannuation, Novated motor vehicle lease, and Airline/Club membership.