Clinical Psychologist - Cystic Firbosis

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $105,553 - $128,653 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ471310
Location: WestmeadWhere you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.What you'll be doingThe primary purpose of this position is to provide psychological assessment and interventions for the provision of optimal outcomes of the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Specialist Service at Westmead Hospital. The role will diagnose and treat a range of behavioural and emotional disorders from or related to physical and mental health. The Clinical Psychologist will also provide services to family members and carers of such patients where required.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District * Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)

• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)Essential Criteria:Qualification: Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
Registration: General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and clinical endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility to progress to Clinical Psychology endorsement status with Psychology Board of Australia.Selection Criteria: * General Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, and clinical endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia or eligibility to progress to Clinical Psychology endorsement status with Psychology Board of Australia.

• Demonstrated clinical skills in psychological assessment, case formulation intervention and treatments for patients with psychological disorders who have complex chronic health conditions.
• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit the target audience including the ability to communicate in a sensitive and professional manner with patients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers to achieve optimal outcomes for patients with Cystic Fibrosis
• Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and implement quality improvement initiatives and service evaluation processes and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.
• Demonstrated high level organisational, prioritisation and time management in an environment of competing clinical demands
• Demonstrated understanding of issues associated with working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse client group.
• Excellent negotiation, decision making, advocacy skills with high level computer literacy.

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For role related queries or questions contact Theodora Bikou on Theodora.Bikou@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 7th April 2024