Psychologist - Developmental Psychiatry Program

The Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.The RCH is committed to the .RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is available .Psychologist (Grade 2) - Developmental Neuropsychiatry Program:

• Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne
• Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital
• Permanent, Part-time (0.4 EFT)

About the Role:This is a permanent, part-time (0.4 EFT) position at 30.4 per fortnight within RCH Mental Health.You will be responsible for assessing diagnostically difficult and treatment non-responsive young people to assist the DNP in providing consultation, mental health assessment and treatment for children and families with complex mental health difficulties. A particular focus of the program is children and young people referred to Wadja Aboriginal Family PlaceClassification for this position will range from PK1 (Grade 2 Year 1) - PK4 (Grade 2 Year 4) (base salary $37,792 - 42,763 per annum, plus superannuation)What you'll achieve:

• Deliver excellent evidence-based practice psychology assessments and interventions.
• Maintain clinical documentation, records and data as per guidelines and RCH procedures.
• Provide clinical handover to required standard.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement.
• Support less experienced staff in their patient management and clinical reasoning with complex

Your skills and experience:

• Completion of an accredited Master or Doctoral program in an area of practice recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia. (Please note Master of Professional Psychology qualification does not meet this criterion)
• Hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (Board)
• Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement, or be eligible and willing to undertake a registrar program (a Board-approved post-Masters Degree or post-Doctoral Degree supervised practice program for the purpose of gaining an area of practice endorsement)

If this sounds like you, click to view the position description.About the Department:RCH Mental Health comprises community- and hospital-based services. The Developmental NeuroPsychiatry Program is basede at Parkville and provides consultation, mental health assessment and treatment for children and families with complex mental health difficulties.What we offer:

• Parkville location and close to public transport
• Discounted on-site car parking

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!or Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.For more information about this position please contact Dave Reid on 9345 5545 or Dr Jo Winther jo.winther@rch.org.auWhy work at the RCH?RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemptionAre you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” buttonApplications close 8 April 2024