Psychologist - Connected Care North

Position Details
Reference Number 182394
Position Title Psychologist - Connected Care North
Employment Status Permanent Full Time
Program Community Health Rehab & Palliative Care
Location All Sites
Salary $0.00
Hours Per Fortnight 80
Position Summary

• Unique opportunity to extend your career in a new Chronic and Complex Care program based in the community within one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia
• Be part of an exciting new team implementing innovative care in the community
• Lifestyle! A stone throw from the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road

Guided by our values, Barwon Health is Victoria's largest regional health care service and is also the largest employer in the Geelong and surf coast region, employing over 8700 staff. Barwon Health’s core facilities include the renowned in central Geelong, the in North Geelong, the , a vital services that includes child and family health support, renal dialysis, medical imaging, and urgent care. Four spanning the Region, that are delivered through a number of programs across the Geelong and Barwon South West region. and world renowned that that advances health and wellbeing for all.
Connected Care is a new program established in early 2023, working in the northern suburbs of Geelong. The inter-professional team work with clients with chronic and complex health conditions to decrease hospital demand through the provision of comprehensive assessment, care coordination and support to access specialist care in the community. . The model of care is responsive and agile to client and organisational needs The team includes care-coordinators, nurses, medical staff and allied health professionals including psychology, diabetes educator, social workers and pharmacist
About the Role
This role (or roles) are to provide psychological assessment and therapy for to clients in the program. The role is intended to support the planning, implementation and organisation of care aligned with the Barwon Health Connected Care model of care. Work will include direct client care, and secondary consult supporting staff within the team. other services including GPs. There is also opportunity to provide input into the developing agile model of care, ensuring that the care provided achieves excellent health outcomes for those in the Northern area with chronic physical and behavioural health conditions as well as social barriers.
About the culture
Connected Care is a recently established diverse interprofessional team passionate about providing inclusive person-centred care in the community. The team are motivated by a shared purpose to improve health outcomes for the target population providing outreach care in the community. The team values the flexible work environment and opportunity to work collaboratively within the team, with other Barwon Health teams and with external services.

• Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
• Geelong and Barwon Health is an attractive destination with a sunny climate, notoriously laidback lifestyle and great pay rates
• To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our

page on the Barwon Health website. is an easy commute from all suburbs * Access to employee wellness facility

• A genuine community feel - we look after each other
• Wide range of professional development that enhances your careers

, and the Living Expenses capped at $9,010 which includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments and Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 which includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. We also strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Experience working with clients presenting with a wide variety of clinical and mental health presentations within a health setting
Essential: Ability to work effectively as a member of an interprofessional team, contributing to a positive team culture.
Essential: Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including a diverse client base, community service agencies, community groups and individuals who have limited resources
Essential: Current Victorian Driver's licence or equivalent
Desirable: Previous experience in delivering care in the home environment.
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health's immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Contact Person Michelle Wilson
Contact Person Job Title Connected Care Coordinator
Contact Number 0425 774 858
Contact Email michellew@barwonhealth.org.au
Closing Date 25/01/2024