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South Eastern Private Hospital is proud to present a new exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Grade 2 or Grade 3 Psychologist/Clinical Psychologist with highly developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence to join our Mental Health Team!
Key Duties and responsibilities:
- Collaborating as part of an interdisciplinary team (e.g., psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, pharmacists and exercise physiologists) to provide patient-centred care.
- Assessing and diagnosing an individual's needs, abilities or behaviour using a variety of methods, including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviours.
- Facilitating appropriate interventions in collaboration with multidisciplinary team to aid recovery of patients experiencing different mental health symptomology and issues. This can include:
- Rehabilitating patients into the community.
- Be part of the development and evaluation of mental health services/programs.
- Carrying out applied research, adding to the evidence base of practice in a variety of health care settings.
- Facilitating day group programs;
- Facilitating inpatient groups and individual therapy;
Desirable/Essential Criteria
- Current and full registration with AHPRA.
- Knowledge and/or experience in a range of different therapeutic models (e.g., DBT, ACT, CBT, or Trauma-informed Therapy)
- Experience in facilitation of individual and/or group therapy
- Experience working with adults and older adults in mental health settings
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- A commitment to quality improvement
- A commitment to CPD in your relevant field
- New psychology graduates with full AHPRA general registration will also be considered for Grade 2 role.
- Minimum 4-5 years of experience in mental health settings within Australia (for Grade 3 role)
Personal Criteria:
- An ability to work well within a team environment
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills with a strong focus on patient centred care
- Excellent collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team
- Focus on service improvement for delivery of excellent patient care and positive patient outcomes
- Promote safety, security and personal integrity in the work place
- Eligible for membership with the Australian Psychological Society
About us
South Eastern Private Hospital (SEPH) is a 203 bed licensed facility with a Medical/Oncology, Rehabilitation, Mental Health, Palliative Care and Dialysis focus. SEPH is conveniently located in Noble Park and has been serving the South-East community since it was established in 1971. SEPH continues to attract best-in-class medical professionals, and we put our people above all else.
Our mental health service is comprehensive including 60 inpatient beds, day programs, ECT and TMS suites, as well as private psychiatric consulting rooms.
Join a team focused on sustainable outcomes and patient care. Click the Apply button and send us a covering letter & copy of your current CV highlighting your suitability. We look forward to working with you!
Applications and enquiries:
Applications must include a cover letter and CV to:
Jason Goh - Allied Health Manager
Email: *********@aurorahealth.com.au
Fore more information please contact Jason Goh on 9549 0111.
Applications close:
30 March 2024
