Clinical Neuropsychologist CHCK

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment
• Be involved in patient care and staff/student supervision.
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About the role
The Senior Neuropsychologist provides and coordinates an effective, high quality clinical neuropsychological service to community dwelling patients in the Georges River and Bayside local government areas and to Calvary Hospital (Inpatient Rehabilitation and Palliative Care Units) based on established neuropsychological professional standards and those of Calvary Health Care Kogarah (CHCK). In this position you will advise management on the departmental requirements to ensure the service remains up to date and evidence based.
Your main duties will include:

• Neuropsychological assessment of community dwelling elderly patients within the Calvary catchment area
• Provision of clinical supervision to CHCK Neuropsychologists and neuropsychology students
• Provision of reflective supervision to nursing and allied health groups who would benefit from this supervision model.

About you

• Criteria 1: Minimum two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) APAC-accredited Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and current full registration with AHPRA as a psychologist with endorsement in clinical neuropsychology,
• Criteria 2: Demonstrated extensive clinical knowledge of neurological diseases of older persons, clients with impaired capacity and knowledge of legislation applicable to individuals with such impairments
• Criteria 3: Experience in the neuropsychological assessment of older adults, interpretation of psychometric data and provision of neuropsychological assessment reports
• Criteria 4: Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, organisational skills and time management skills.
• Criteria 5: Demonstrated ability to clinically supervise clinical neuropsychologists and to work as part of a multidisciplinary team as well as independently
• Criteria 6: Demonstrated computer literacy with ability to learn new systems easily
• Criteria 7: Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence

• Criteria 8: Ability to work within the Mission and Values of Calvary Health Care Kogarah

For further information please contact Jodie Ellis, Department Head, Dietetics, Speech Pathology and Psychology on (02) 9553 3502.
Why work for Calvary?
At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.
Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella