Psychologist - Psychology Department

Mackay Hospital and Health Service provides health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings. Join an expanding Health Service with a culture of collaboration, trust, respect and teamwork.Our workplace is fast paced, challenging and supportive, where every employee plays a critical role in our success.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Flexible-full-time,Flexible-part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/574977
Closing date 18-Jul-2024
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Fortnightly salary
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Salary Other
Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Rachel Bega
Contact details 07 4885 7600
Access theRole detailsThe Psychology Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Psychologist to join their team on a permanent basis.How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.Your opportunity

• Deliver psychology clinical services to patients in the Mackay Hospital Health Service – including inpatients, outpatients and consumers of Community Health and Therapy Services (CHATS), including outreach to regional areas.
• Work as a member of a dynamic, highly professional team of Psychologists, within a trans-disciplinary team setting and in a Health Psychology context.
• Your role will include assessment, therapy and group work, covering a range of clinical conditions and complexity.
• You will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative models of service and provide discipline specific services and consultation as required within the team and the service.

About the TeamOur Psychology Service delivers care to patients, both children and adults, throughout our hospital departments as well as in outpatient, community and rural settings. Our Psychologists provide assessment and intervention for patients who develop emotional, behavioural and/or cognitive issues secondary to their medical condition, illness or injury or where such issues are impacting on their health improvement.About our Hospital and Health Servicehas 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Workforce attraction incentive schemeYou may be eligible to receive the Incentive Scheme 1, the scheme is available to health workers that relocate from interstate or international to come work within our team may receive up to $20,000 in incentive payments under theFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants