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Form of work Exciting leadership opportunity
The Psychology Lead will provide clinical, professional and operational leadership to the Ipswich Psychology Service. As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, you will apply independent professional judgement to a complex and potentially novel caseload ensuring alignment with evidence based practice.
• Temporary Full-time opportunity for 12 months
About the role
The Psychology Lead role provides operational, professional, and clinical leadership to the Ipswich Psychology Service (IPS). IPS delivers clinical, health, and neuroPsychology Services to inpatients and outpatients of Ipswich Hospital and Community Health. As the Psychology Lead in general health services, this position also contributes to Psychology Leadership across West Moreton Health (the Health Service).
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Advanced clinical expertise in psychology.
- Knowledge of the provision of Psychology Services in a community health and/or hospital-based service.
- Advanced level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, Psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting.
- Ability to provide clinical, operational, and professional leadership in the maintenance and development of Psychology Services.
- Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing. Identifies opportunities for quality improvement and research, and actively contributes to same.
- Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Postgraduate training and/or significant clinical experience in clinical psychology, health psychology, and/or clinical neuropsychology is required for this position. Area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Health Psychology, and/or Clinical Neuropsychology is highly desirable.
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16 (PDF) ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/150120/hed-0116.pdf )
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 ( https://www.westmoreton.health.qld.gov.au/futurefocus )
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
- 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.
