Psychologist

Are you a Psychologist looking for permanency in a well-established, capable team? Alcohol and Other Drugs Service are now recruiting. Do you think you have what it takes to be apart of the Diversion Team?
Provide an advanced level of clinical practice in the delivery of drug and alcohol services to clients across the health service. Promote harm minimisation and primary health care principles in engaging target client groups and the community!
Submit your CV along with a Cover Letter addressing the “How you will be Assessed” section of the role description to be considered.
Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Rockhampton region
Job ad reference QLD/RK4B543792
Closing date 24-Mar-2024
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Salary Other
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Contact person Judy Oxenham
Contact details 0448 363 503
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About us:
The Service aims to reduce the harm from alcohol and drug use as well as improve the health and wellbeing of our clients, their families, and the community. Our main office is in Rockhampton, but also provides outreach services to other areas including Yeppoon, Emerald, Blackwater and Biloela.
About the role:
The position provides advance level clinical practice in the delivery of drug and alcohol health services to clients across the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service. The position promotes harm minimisation and primary health care principles in engaging target client groups and the broader community.
About you:
To be successful in this role you must possess a four-year degree in Psychology (Honours, Graduate Diploma) from an accredited tertiary institution and full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with a current annual practicing certificate. Appointment to this position requires the applicant to be nearing completion of a post-graduate qualification or to have proof of full registration (or eligibility for full registration) as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, within the service and professional guidelines and deliver safe psychological services at an increasingly complex clinical level to people affected by drug and alcohol issues.
• Demonstrated high level of effective interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to effectively work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of quality, safety and risk in a healthcare environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resource issues including workplace health and safety, ethical behaviour, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination.

What we offer:
Salary information:
Total remuneration value of up to $128,706 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary between $84,086 - $112,805 p.a.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance, contact and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK4B543792.
Applications close: Sunday, 24 March 2024.
Further information
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Documents
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Information Package for Applicants
Role Description