Clinical Psychologist

Opportunity exists for a permanent part-time (20 hours per week) position at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. Days of week and hours of work to be within business hours, with specifics to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ468056
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
Within the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Rehabilitation Unit
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Psychologist will work as part of the team in a multi-disciplinary fashion, offering discipline specific interventions. The incumbent will provide ongoing assessment and monitoring of behaviours indicative of mood disorders or mood changes. The Clinical Psychologist will provide assessments and written reports to support interventions and recommendations for care.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist with a Master's degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, relevant clinical area in psychology and Post graduate experience
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated skills in working with families.

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For role related queries or questions contact Gwenyth Hickey on Gwen.Hickey@health.nsw.gov.au or 0475 979 390
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Applications Close: 28 February 2024