Clinical Psychology - Recovery Services

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.23 – $64.88 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Requisition ID: REQ481637Where 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.Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time 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
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of this position is to engage consumers of WSLHD Mental Health Services with severe and complex mental illness into the recovery process and provide evidence based clinical assessments, treatment formulations and individual and group psychological interventions to help facilitate their recovery.
This includes provision of psychological services in various locations across the LHD as required in both hospital based and community based services. This further requires working within the multidisciplinary teams in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.Secure up to $12,000 for your health studies! NSW Health offers Tertiary Health Study Subsidies for 2024-2026. Open to new and graduating students entering NSW Health. Click for more info!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.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Essential RequirementsQualification: Successful completion of a PBA recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology including completion of Internship.
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA, PBA Psychology Board of AustraliaSelection Criteria * Completion of a post-graduate degree at a Masters level or higher in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university.

• Full registration as a Psychologist and eligible (or working towards eligibility) for AHPRA Area of Practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in working with people recovering from severe and complex mental health conditions and their families
• Demonstrated evidence based skills in the provision of assessment, formulation and group and individual treatment for people with diagnoses of severe and complex mental health conditions
• Demonstrated skills and experience in working with and supporting families and carers of consumers diagnosed with severe and complex mental health conditions
• Demonstrated skills in effective interpersonal communication, advocacy and negotiation
• Able to work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Able to work autonomously as appropriate. Able to manage time well and prioritise workload.

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For role related queries or questions contact Natalie Crino on Natalie.Crino@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 13th May 2024