Clinical Psychologist

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Detail information about job Clinical Psychologist. Terms and conditions vacancy

Position Title: Clinical Psychologist, Program for early intervention and prevention of Disability (PEIPOD)

Employment Type: Max Term Part Time - Until 28/02/2019

Hours per week: 16

Position Grade: Clinical Psychologist

Salary: 92,565 - 113,518 AUD Annual (Full time equivalent)

Enterprise Agreement NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations’ Professional and Associated Staff agreement

Department Name: PEIPOD, Integrated Clinical Care Stream



Position Summary:

A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated clinical Psychologist with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive PEIPOD team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high quality patient centred care.



This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/working-with-children/working-with-children-check



The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.



About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.



We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2011_005. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.



St Vincent's Health Network Sydney has an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved salary packaging scheme in place to increase the take home pay of staff. For information about the scheme go to https://www.smartsalary.com.au/



Application Instructions:

St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.



When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab >Resume/CV> Upload. For Internal applicants, this document is to be uploaded further down the page alongside your Resume under Resume/CV> Upload.



Selection Criteria

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia.
• Recognised post-graduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology, fully psychologist registration with AHPRA and endorsement for Clinical Psychology.
• Demonstrated experience working in multidisciplinary inpatient and community mental health services.
• Demonstrated expertise in assessment and evidence based psychological interventions for mental health disorders in young people.
• Demonstrated experience conducting neuropsychological assessments and report writing for people with a mental illness.
• Demonstrated understanding of early intervention principles and evidence based mental health practice in the context of emerging mental health problems in young people.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to working with young people with complex needs, including homelessness, drug and alcohol use and forensic issues.
• Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.

An example on how to address the selection criteria is provided in the link below in order to assist you with completing your application. Applicants that do not address the selection criteria will have their application automatically culled.



**Please note the advert closes 16th July 2018 11:59 pm despite the below date stating 17th July 2018**