Schn-Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist/Educational & Developmental Psychologist

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 16.06.2025
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 105553 - 128653 - full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ483778Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.Tumbatin Clinic at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick is currently seeking to recruit a temporary fulltime (job shared considered) Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist/Educational & Developmental Psychologist for the period 12 months .This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.The psychologist will provide diagnostic assessment services to children with suspected autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities and/or developmental delay. The Psychologist will work within a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Paediatricians/Registrars and Social Workers. The Psychologist, as part of the team will provide feedback and recommendations to the family. The Psychologist will make a significant contribution to the Tumbatin clinical report that outlines the child’s developmental or cognitive functioning in the context of their developmental diagnosis and provide recommendations to support the child.The Psychologist is a member of the Psychology Department and will be supported by peer supervision. The Psychologist will be required to perform administrative and professional duties in addition to their clinical role.What you'll be doingThe Clinical Psychologist at Tumbatin Clinic will be required to provide diagnostic assessment services to children with suspected developmental delays, intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disorders in children.
Assessments are conducted within a multi-disciplinary team environment consisting of Paediatricians/Registrars and Social Workers. Once assessment is complete, the team provides feedback and recommendations to the family for the child’s ongoing care. The Clinical Psychologist also assists in preparing a comprehensive clinical report outlining the child’s developmental or cognitive functioning in the context of their developmental diagnosis and also details recommendations to support the child in community and education -based settings to develop their functional skills.
The Clinical Psychologist will also be involved in individual and/or peer supervision, educational in-services and mandatory training. The Clinical Psychologist is a member of the Psychology Department and will be required to perform administrative and professional duties in addition to their clinical role.Additional information:An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.

• Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology; registration with Psychology Board of Australia AHPRA and practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or Educational & Developmental Psychology, or eligible to progress to same.
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy
• Accredited user of Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), accredited user of Griffiths Mental Development Scale (or willing to undergo training for GMDS accreditation), experience in administration and interpretation of developmental and cognitive assessments (eg. Wechsler scales, Stanford Binet, Bayley’s Scales of Infant & Toddler Development).
• Demonstrated professional communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of complex family psychosocial issues that may be impacting on a child’s presentation

Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/PhD are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the PhD pathway. Evidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and for vaccination requirements.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian WebsiteNSWHealth is committed to child safety in line with theApplicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Need more information?
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Applications Close: 24.05.24