Senior Clinical Psychologist

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an enthusiastic senior perinatal psychologist to join the O'Connell Family Centre team to support the mental health of families attending our service. The psychologist will provide psychology assessments and brief interventions for referred families attending O'Connell Family Centre residential program. 

• Grade 3 Clinical Psychologist position based in Canterbury
• 40 hours per fortnight, permanent part-time
• Liaise with O'Connell Family Centre Psychiatrist and nursing staff
• Promote excellence in clinical practice and family-centred care
• Provide monthly clinical supervision for staff
• Provide supervision to registrars or students

ABOUT YOU: 

• Full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or working towards endorsement
• A minimum of five years professional experience as a fully registered Psychologist
• Ability to engage with complex families with young children (0 - 4 years) who present with a range of biopsychosocial issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other members of the O'Connell Family Centre team
• As a senior Clinical Psychologist, assess psychological needs of families attending O'Connell Family Centre, provide brief interventions, liaise with referral sources and clients to ensure appropriate ongoing care as required

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre is an early parenting centre located in Canterbury that focuses on the needs of vulnerable families and young children. The residential, day and community programs provide child-focused parenting skills to promote safe child development. Services include residential, day stay, educational and group programs for families with children aged 0-4 years.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER: 

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:

• Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
• Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
• Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
• Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
• Offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services. 

WHAT YOU WILL NEED: 

• Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
• Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
• Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
• Be able to commence employment by 4th June 2024, there is some flexibility with this date, please get in touch. 

If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below. 

CONTACT DETAILS: 

• Dr Aiyesha Melnicenko Senior Clinical Psychologist / Psychology Lead
• Mercy Mental Health and Wellbeing Service
• ***********@mercy.com.au,  

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