**Employment Type**: Part Time Permanent, up to 16 hours per week
**Location**: Macarthur Mental Health Centre
**Position Classification**: Clinical Psychologist
**Remuneration**: $39.01 - $57.10 per hour
**Requisition ID**: REQ545724
**Application Close Date**: 27/01/2025
**Interview Date Range**: 29/01/2025 - 05/02/2025
**About the Opportunity**
This is an excellent opportunity for a Clinical Neuropsychologist to improve consumer outcomes through the provision of neuropsychological assessments/interventions and consultation, and participation in discharge planning, complex care reviews, staff training, and quality improvement projects. Based within a Psychology team, the successful applicant will have ample opportunity to interact with a range of mental health professionals from both inpatient and community settings across various locations within the SWSLHD mental health service. Suitable supervision is available from the district's senior clinicians, and other relevant professional development activities are supported.
**What You'll be Doing**
This position provides specialised and evidence based neuropsychological assessment of patients/consumers with a wide range of disorders/diseases with potential cognitive and/or behavioural implications, for the purpose of assisting with clinical management, determining specific competencies or facilitating discharge planning. The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organizational needs.
**Where You'll Be Working**
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney's new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
**How to Apply**
- Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (APHRA). Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Neuropsychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
- Demonstrated knowledge of psychological issues that can arise with inpatients and/or outpatients (including community consumers as per service), presenting for neuropsychological assessment and where necessary, appropriate onward referral for management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high level of autonomy, self-motivation, and organisational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy.
- Supervision experience of interns completing post qualification studies in Clinical Neuropsychology if appropriate to level of experience.
- Demonstrated experience providing comprehensive evidence based clinical neuropsychological services to a wide range of inpatients and/or outpatients (including community consumers as per service).
- Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
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**Additional Information**
**Salary Packaging**
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
**Health & Fitness**
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
**Transforming Your Experience**
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values - Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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