Psychologist - St Vincents Hospital Sydney

Position Title: Psychologist
Employment Type: Maximum Term Part Time (up to 10 months maternity leave relief)
Hours per week: 38 hours per week
Position Grade: Psychologist Year 1 - 9
Salary: 74,742.00 - 109,397.00 base salary per annum
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2009
Department Name: Gorman Inpatient Unit and Alcohol and Drug Service Outpatient Services
Position Summary:
A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Psychologist with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care. The successful applicant will work as part of the St Vincent’s Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) to provide assessments and psychological therapies for clients and/or their families affected by alcohol and other drugs to both the inpatient (Gorman) and Outpatient ADS. This position will also be responsible for conducting psychological assessments, care planning, brief interventions and discharge planning to clients accessing the Service. The psychologist will lead in the effective running and management of the therapeutic group program. The incumbent will liaise with other health care professionals within St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and with external agencies relevant to the area of clinical allocation. The psychologist is responsible for ensuring that appropriate treatment strategies are conducted in consultation with consumers of the service, and that outcome measures are routinely gathered.
The Alcohol and Drug Service is committed to the provision of regular clinical supervision to all staff working directly with clients as part of their role in the organisation. Clinical supervision is considered to be an important part of an employee’s professional development.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information and how to apply, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian website
The vacancy is open to Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens who hold a valid New Zealand passport, Australian permanent residents and those non-residents deemed by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to be eligible to work in Australia only.
About St Vincent's Health Network Sydney:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is made up of three public hospitals, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, Sacred Heart Health Service and St Joseph's Hospital at Auburn. We are part of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit Catholic health care sector. As a Catholic health and aged care service provider, our mission is to bring God's love to those in need through the healing ministry of Jesus, with a commitment to those who are poor and vulnerable.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, and the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. Appropriate criminal record and child protection checks are conducted for all successful candidates. Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - Policy Directive Immunisation history complies with NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018 _009. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with the policy directive.
What we offer:
· Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
· Opportunity to access a large range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
· Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
· Careers development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network.
· Accrued day off once a month where applicable
· Employee Assistance Program
Application Instructions:
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions.
When applying for the position, Applicants will be required to upload a recent Resume as well as a separate Cover Letter addressing the Selection Criteria for the position as outlined below. External applicants are to upload their Cover Letter alongside their Resume when reaching the ‘My Experience tab
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Selection Criteria
Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
Relevant tertiary qualifications in psychology and full registration with APHRA as a Psychologist
Demonstrated experience in assessment, evidence based psychological therapies, for example motivational interviewing and cognitive behaviour therapy, and group facilitation.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritise competing workloads with in a complex environment
Understanding of harm reduction and strengths-based approaches in working with people affected with substance use.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with report writing and computer literacy
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds including culturally diverse backgrounds.
Applications close: 16/02/2024
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