Psychologist - Acute Treatment Unit (526432)

Psychologist - Acute Treatment Unit (526432)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - MH & Statewide Services

Award/Classification

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 3

$117,272 to $126,182 pro rata, per annum (per fortnight 45.6 hrs)

Employment type

Permanent, part-time

Region

South

Location

Peacock Centre

The Role

• Provide assessment, case management and individual therapies, including specialised interventions for service consumers and their families or carers.
• Deliver evidence based assessment and treatment interventions for individuals with major and complex mental health problems, and develop and implement specialised treatment programs.
• Act as an active member of a multidisciplinary team, offering support and consultation to other team members as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of two years post graduate employment in a clinical area directly applicable to community mental health.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and understanding of mental health in a community setting, including appropriate assessment of mental health problems.
• Demonstrated expertise in a range of therapeutic interventions relevant to community mental health, with willingness to acquire further expertise.
• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Where required, area of practice endorsement (e.g., Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, Sport and Exercise Psychology).

Desirable

• Area of practice endorsement in acute treatment.

Benefits

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Range of leave entitlements, including study leave and professional development support.
• Professional Development Allowance up to $1000 per annum.

Diversity and Inclusion

All applicants are encouraged to apply and the Department of Health respects diversity and encourages candidates from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people living with disabilities and others.

Contact

Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.