Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist-In-Training

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $51.46 - $63.11 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ462755
This recruitment will used to fill future positions via an eligibility list for permanent, full time, part time, temporary and casual positions.
Central Coast Local Health District is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the community. We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist to join our Child and Family Health team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the well-being of the Central Coast community while showcasing your expertise in a supportive and collaborative environment.
As a Clinical Psychologist in Child and Family Health, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the provision of mental health services to children and families in the Central Coast community. This role offers a unique opportunity to achieve work/life balance, make a positive impact on your community, and be part of a team that values career development and growth.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based therapy interventions to children and families with emotion, social skills and behaviour concerns.
• Provide developmental assessments to young children.
• Collaborate with colleagues as required to guide patient care.
• Offer support and guidance to parents and caregivers to improve their child's emotional, social or behavioural functioning.

• Participate in clinical supervision, team meetings, and professional development activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (or current enrolment).
• Full (or provisional) registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Proven experience in providing clinical psychology services to children and families.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Commitment to ongoing professional development.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
Where you'll be working
The Clinical Psychologist Child and Family Health part time permanent position (20 hours per week) will commence at Gateway Heath Centre in Gosford and include work at another Health Centre within the District.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
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For role related queries or questions contact Waverney Innes
Phone: 02 4328 7900
Email: Waverney.Innes@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 4 February, 2024 at 11.59pm
Interviews being held: week beginning 12 February, 2024
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
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