Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist

The Hospital:The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.The RCH is committed to the .RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.For further Information on RCH is available .About the Role:This is an ongoing, part-time (0.5EFT) position for a Clinical Neuropsychologist or Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist within the St Albans Community Mental Health Team.You will be responsible for providing high-quality neuropsychology-specific assessment of children and young people who are consumers of a tertiary-level Infant, Child and Family Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. You will also provide a neuropsychology-specific perspective to inform the development of effective care plans for intervention and management of children and young people within a multidisciplinary team. For the role of Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist, you will also be responsible for high-quality clinical supervision to other Clinical Neuropsychologists and students, and work closely with the Team Coordinator and Discipline Senior.Classification for this position will range from:Clinical NeuropsychologistGrade 2 Psychologist (PK1-PK4)Senior Clinical NeuropsychologistGrade 3 Psychologist (PL1 - PL4)Your Skills and Experience:EssentialClinical Neuropsychologist

• Completed an accredited Master or Doctoral program in Clinical Neuropsychology, recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (Board)
• Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Ability to function independently as a Clinical Neuropsychologist and to provide a range of Clinical Neuropsychology services.
• Experience in clinical practice in the area of paediatric clinical neuropsychology

Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Completed an accredited Master or Doctoral program in Clinical Neuropsychology, recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (Board)
• Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Ability to function independently as a Clinical Neuropsychologist and to provide a range of Clinical Neuropsychology services.
• Significant experience in clinical practice in the area of paediatric clinical neuropsychology
• Hold Board-approved supervisor status, including Board-approval as a 'Registrar Program Principal Supervisor'
• Demonstrated ability to supervise clinical staff and post-graduate students
• Have a minimum of five years professional experience as a Psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent)

Desirable:

• Experience in assessment of children with a range of neurodevelopmental disorders.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and/or community mental health settings

If this sounds like you, click to view the position description for Grade 2.If this sounds like you, click to view the position description for Grade 3.About the Department:RCH Mental Health is a Level 5 tertiary Infant, Child and Family Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and comprises community and hospital-based services. This includes three multidisciplinary community teams which are based in Travancore, Sunshine and Hoppers Crossing. This position will be primarily based in the location listed above however you may be required to work across sites should the needs of the service require this.Our Community Mental Health Programs are undergoing an exciting transformation and expansion as we implement the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Victoria's Mental Health System. The transformation will allow the RCH Mental Health Service to help more infants, children, and their families, and implement contemporary models of care that best meet the needs of the families we serve and support them to use their collective strengths for recovery and hope. As part of this transformation, there will be opportunities for further training, supervision, and development.Watch our Mental Health careers videoFor more information about our Mental Health career pathway clickWhat we Offer:

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

Other Requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application ProcessTo apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!For more information about this position please contact Hui Yi Wong (Hui), Site Coordinator on 03 9345 4877 orWhy work at the RCH?RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.Are you ready to join our team?Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” buttonApplications close 23 May 2024