Senior Psychologist - headspace Youth Early Psychosis (REF: BSH000107)
The Senior Psychologist is responsible for the oversight of the psychological interventions component within the hYEPP service.
Summary about this job
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Company: Black Swan Health Limited
Location: Perth
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-7-7803-6431
Fax: +61-8-9818-9944
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Detail information about job Senior Psychologist - headspace Youth Early Psychosis (REF: BSH000107). Terms and conditions vacancy
- A not-for-profit organisation where your contribution will make a difference
- Based at Osborne Park and Joondalup
- Excellent salary sacrifice package
About the Company
Black Swan Health Ltd is the lead agency selected in WA to establish a new program of youth focused clinical services, headspace Youth Early Psychosis Program (hYEPP).
hYEPP is an innovative initiative funded by the Australian Government (Department of Health) designed to ensure there is an early intervention and responsive, and recovery focused care for young people aged 12 – 25 years who are experiencing a first episode of psychosis or at ultra-high risk of experiencing psychosis.
About the Role
The Senior Psychologist is responsible for the oversight of the psychological interventions component within the hYEPP service. They will support case managers and other clinical staff in all teams with the provision of psychological interventions, particularly Cognitive Behavior Therapy. In addition they will provide direct treatment with more complex cases; and provide consultation, supervision, and training of hYEPP clinicians.
The position will also provide some psychological treatment and case management with a caseload.
Essential:
- Registration as a Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) and full Membership with AHPRA
- Demonstrated skills in staff supervision and proven ability to contribute to clinical leadership in a multidisciplinary team
- Substantial experience in clinical practice within the mental health field, with specific experience providing psychological and therapeutic treatments for psychotic disorders, including treatment of persistent psychotic symptoms
- A high level of interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving and negotiation skills and demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with team members, other professionals and outside agencies
- Demonstrated ability to collaboratively plan and coordinate individualised psychological interventions
- Demonstrated commitment to engage in and provide clinical supervision, consultation, education, training and ongoing professional development and encourage a culture of learning
- Proven ability to work both autonomously as well as collaboratively with other clinicians
Desirable:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Children, Youth and Families Act and other relevant legislation
- Sound knowledge of and, ideally, experience in working with young people who have experienced a first episode psychosis and their families in both a case management and therapeutic role
- Ability to use relevant Information Technology and electronic recording systems and data management tool
- Registration as a Clinical Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009).
- Registration to practice as a Clinical Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Benefits & Culture:
- An attractive salary package consisting of base salary, superannuation and salary sacrificing arrangements will be offered.
- Based in Joondalup and Osborne Park
- Working with a passionate and highly motivated team
- Challenging and continuously improving clinical environment
Black Swan Health Limited is committed to embracing diversity and eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of health services. We welcome all people irrespective of ethnicity, lifestyle choice, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Press click Apply for this position and attach your CV and Covering Letter. The Covering letter must address the above key selection criteria & quote the following reference: BSH000117.
For any queries please contact Liz Cork (9208 9558)