AddressThis is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist, who has extensive experience working with people with an eating disorder and has a passion for being an integral member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team in the development of a new and innovative service model.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $134,432 - $142,133 Per Annum + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
In 2024 Hunter New England Local Health District will be opening a Residential Eating Disorders Centre (REDC) - the first of its kind- for NSW. Once the construction is finished, this role will be situated at Charlestown, Lake Macquarie. In the meantime, our temporary location is at Mater Mental Health Centre in Waratah. Charlestown, it is 15km from Newcastle CBD and has good connectivity to community and transport whilst being nestled in a natural bushland setting within a residential area.
This 12 bed, brand new, purpose- built facility will provide an innovative model of care for people 16 years and over, with an eating disorder in a homelike environment. A skilled multidisciplinary team will provide an intensive program of individual and group interventions, using a rehabilitation framework. Interventions will focus on specialist treatment for Eating Disorders together with addressing psychosocial disruption and overall quality of life.
REDC will be required to function in conjunction with existing specialised tertiary services, with a broad range of stakeholders, both in public and private sectors within Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) and across NSW.
About your new job!
The Senior Clinical Psychologist will be a member of the Senior Clinical care coordination team which will work closely with the manager to provide leadership and governance. The role will ensure a Psychology perspective is embedded into all aspects of service development and delivery. This will include:
- Comprehensive and collaborative client care including developing assessment procedures to inform recovery-oriented care plans and clinical decision making.
- Developing protocols for individual and group treatment programs and interventions that address psychosocial complexity underpinned by evidence-based treatments and evidence informed best practice approaches for people with Eating Disorders and their families/carers
- Collaborative and individualised planning and preparation for discharge with an emphasis on the psychosocial support needs in the transition to community living
- Optimising opportunities for psychosocial engagement within REDC and also through establishing networks and linkages with community
- Providing support and supervision of less experienced REDC staff members and consultation/engagement with broader HNE MH Psychology network.
What we can offer you:
- You will be connected with the Psychology Clinical Network of Hunter New England Mental Health. This includes collaboration with the Psychology Head of Discipline, participation in regular professional network meetings, access to consistent supervision, and opportunities for ongoing education and professional development pertinent to your role.
- ADO's each month
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
You are:
- Experienced and competent in the treatment of Eating Disorders with exceptional interpersonal skills and a flexible approach.
- As a team member, able to work in a collaborative and respectful way, demonstrating warmth and compassion for others.
- Passionate about improving services for people with an eating disorder.
- Confident in the value of psychological interventions in recovery and able to establish the role of Psychology in this treatment setting whilst also valuing the contributions and perspectives of other professions.
Requirements:
- Generally registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology, with not less than 12 months full time equivalent on Year 5 of the Clinical Psychology pay scale.
- Eligible to drive in NSW.
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information? 2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Mcgloin on 0497 137 *** or via **************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
