Address#522518 Clinical Psychologist Hunter & Northern NSW Youth Cancer Service
Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Fixed-Term until June 2024, with the possibility of extension pending funding approval.
- Fixed Term Part-Time (20 hours per week), leave relief.
- Salary Classification: Clinical Psychologist Year 1-5 or Senior Clinical Psychologist Year 1-3.
THE ROLE:
The Clinical Psychologist is responsible for providing psychological services for adolescent and young adult patients (15-25 years) diagnosed with cancer, or family members or carers of patients with cancer. Patients present with a variety of psychological, emotional, social and medical challenges.
For further information, on the Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry read HERE!MAIN DUTIES:
- Engage in clinical research.
- Protect the rights of patients while respecting their values, customs and spiritual beliefs.
- Communicate with all key stakeholders, document assessments, interventions and case plans in the medical record.
- Provide evidence-based assessment and intervention of psychological problems for young people with cancer and their families.
- Interest in psycho-oncology research.
- Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.
- Ability to participate in hospital based and/or community based multidisciplinary teams.
- Experience in cognitive-behavioural therapy and other evidence-based interventions in individual and group settings.
- Completed or near completion of post-graduate Clinical or Health Psychology program at a recognised University. (Clinical Psychologists should have a master’s degree or higher in clinical psychology or equivalent of no less than 2 years full time study).
- Knowledge of evidence-based psychology practice for the range of psychological disorders and problematic issues commonly occurring in adolescents and young adults in cancer.
- Psychologist authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
WHY JOIN US?
CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport.
- Gender Neutral parental leave
- Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
- Superannuation contributions at 11%
- ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
- Novated leasing available for eligible employees
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
- Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
- Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
- Attach a current resume.
- Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
- Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)
Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.
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, WWCC 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.
