AddressJob details
Position status Permanent Position type Flexible full-time Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work Classification HP3 Workplace Location Brisbane - West,Ipswich region Job ad reference QLD/WM549767_03 Closing date 19-Mar-2024 Yearly salary Fortnightly salary Total remuneration Salary Other Job duration Contact person Rosalind Cole Contact details 3271 8484
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About the role
The Psychologist position provides psychological assessment and intervention to patients of the Prison Mental Health Service (PMHS). The PMHS provides voluntary assessment, treatment, and continuity of care for persons in correctional centres who have or may have a mental illness, including diversion of mentally ill offenders from the criminal justice system as required. Psychological services are delivered as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, and occupational therapists.
This position may be required to provide psychological services to correctional centres between the hours of 8am and 4.30pm on weekends.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link - Queensland Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability to provide psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills taking into consideration developmental, cognitive, psychological, and offending behaviour factors. Such assessment involves the application of standardised psychology tools as well as clinical judgement to inform all stages of patients' treatment including diagnosis, conceptualisation, formulation, intervention, and risk management.
- Demonstrated working knowledge or ability to acquire a working knowledge of the Mental Health Act 2016.
- Demonstrated ability to provide verbal and written communication skills including ability to summarise clinical presentations, provide consultation, advice, and recommendations to members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to provide interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills including the ability to negotiate and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. This includes demonstrated skills and ability in the development and maintenance of collaborative partnerships at the individual, agency and intersectoral levels.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous service improvement through participating in quality improvement and research activities.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- General registration or eligibility for general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia is mandatory (National Accreditation and Regulation Law 2009).
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
- WM549767_03 Psychologist__RD (PDF, 215KB)
Role Description
Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
Information Package for Applicants
WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
Information Package for Applicants
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