About the role The purpose of this role is to conduct high-level clinical/neuropsychological assessments, and brief interventions be-yond routine level of practice responding to consumers and their families/carers who are impacted by acute mental health problems within a multidisciplinary team in the Mental Health Acute Inpatient Service (MHAIS).
This role undertakes duties of a complex and varied nature with clinical decisions based on valid and reliable evidence and is recognised as a reference point for other clinicians in the team.
About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Ability to provide high quality evidence-based clinical/ neuropsychology assessments, therapy, and interventions to consumers admitted to MHAIS.
Ability to work collaboratively with consumers and their families, carers and other service providers and other mental health teams/services within a strong recovery framework and in achieving identified consumer outcomes.
Ability to provide clinical practice supervision to less experienced psychologists and students on postgraduate placement in accordance with the PsyBA guidelines.
Investment to a service (including team and discipline) through identified contributions resulting in improved service provision, better consumer outcomes and discipline specific activities Mandatory Requirements: Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the General registration or eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) is mandatory.
Postgraduate qualification and/or significant experience in Clinical Neuropsychology is required for this position.
Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology is highly desirable.
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 ****.
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 – As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health: We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Benefits 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply) ***** % employer contribution to superannuation Professional development 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.