AddressAn Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
Join our team as a Clinical Psychologist / Health Psychologist at the Central Coast Integrated Pain Service (CCIPS) within the Division of Allied Health, Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD). This pivotal role operates within a multidisciplinary team consisting of professionals from Psychology, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Pain Specialists, and Nursing. Your responsibilities will include participation in interdisciplinary assessment clinics, conducting psychological case formulations, and delivering both individual therapy and group programs utilizing evidence-based interventions. Collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues and external healthcare professionals is integral to the role. Reporting operationally to the Director of Allied Health via the Psychology department, you will benefit from a supportive environment that promotes excellence in clinical standards, ensures adherence to professional codes of conduct, and offers opportunities for ongoing professional development. Individuals pursuing their Master's degree are encouraged to apply as well.
About You
- Four-year degree in Psychology from a recognised tertiary institution and completion or currently completing a two-year Masters Degree or higher in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology. Current full registration with AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia and AHPRA endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology, or eligibility to enrol as a registrar in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology.
- Are you proficient in conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and case formulations for individuals with chronic pain conditions, facilitating tailored treatment plans.
- Can you provide evidence-based, individualised clinical psychology services aimed at improving pain self-management and addressing associated conditions such as anxiety, mood disorders, and posttraumatic stress disorder, either within the service's scope or through referral to external psychology services in the community?
Where You’ll Be Working
As a Clinical Psychologist / Health Psychologist, you will provide essential services to individuals in the community suffering from non-cancerous chronic pain conditions, who have not responded to standard treatments and will be based at Gosford Hospital.
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. What We Offer
- Work for the largest employer on the Central Coast.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy and 17.5% Leave Loading on Full-Time positions.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided – which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
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.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants in understanding how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
For role-related queries or questions contact Laurenda Cook on Phone: 02 4320 5***
Email: *************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 7 April 2024 at 11.59 pm
Interview Date: week commencing 15 April 2024
You are encouraged to complete applications on a weekday when Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367
