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Salary- Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mental Health Service, Mount Gambier
Salary: $67,466 - $82,359 (pro rata)
- AHP1; $86,950 - $100,729 (pro rata)
- AHP2
- Perm P/T (26.25 hrs p/wk)
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
Do you want to play an important role in your local community by contributing to improving their health and wellbeing?
Become part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) and enjoy an affordable country lifestyle while you start or continue your career in health.
Overview
Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a AHP-1 or AHP-2.
You will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive and integrated range of evidence-based, recovery-oriented psychology services across the multidisciplinary Limestone Coast Local Health Network Mental Health Service. To achieve this, you will provide integrated clinical mental health care to consumers across community, acute and rehabilitation service settings. You will conduct formal psychological assessments of eligible consumers using psychometric tests and other specialist assessment measures.
Utilising a combination of psychological assessments and interventions/therapies, you will ensure that the psychology services provided are appropriate to the needs of the consumer and the local community. This may include the application of a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, using videoconferencing and other technologies as needed. You will work to develop and maintain cooperative and productive working relationships with all members of the multidisciplinary team and members of the local health services.
It is expected that you will support and work collaboratively with less experienced members of the Psychology mental health profession, including graduates and students.
You will need to hold a recognised qualification within the Psychology profession and be eligible for registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Skilled in providing a broad range of clinical and consultative services across a range of service settings, including one-on-one, group based and health promotion activities, you will be capable of managing and prioritising your personal workload. You will be committed to treating all consumers with respect, being responsive to their needs, and acting on opportunities to improve the quality of customer service in your operational area.
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
In addition to the annual salary package we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, employer superannuation contributions and leave loading.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here
For more information about the role please refer to the Job Pack provided below. Job ref: 829757
Enquiries
Name:Pauline Beach
Title:Director Mental Health
Phone: 08 8721 1***
E-mail: *************@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 13 October 2023 - 2 weeks - 11.55PM
Attachments
829757 - Clinical Psychologist amended (2).pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 829757
Contact:
Pauline Beach
08 87211***
*************@sa.gov.au
