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Ambulance Service of NSWSee more

addressAddressMascot, NSW
type Form of workFull-time | Permanent
CategoryHealthcare

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Snr Psychologist
Remuneration: $111,673 per annum - $121,301 per annum
Location: Sydney and South Eastern Sector and located at Mascot
Closing Date: 26 March 2023

ABOUT US

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Hear what it’s like to work for NSW Ambulance

ABOUT THE ROLE

NSW Ambulance Senior Psychologists are experienced psychologists who provide support to staff in addition to NSW Ambulance Peer Support Officers, Chaplains, Grievance Contact Officers and an external Employee Assistance Psychological Services (EAPS) provider. The Senior Psychologists are located within various operational management teams around the state in order to deliver services locally but are part of the multifunctional Staff Health team, based at State Headquarters.

The Senior Psychologist provides evidenced based psychological services agreed in consultation with the Chief Psychologist. These include psychological assessments, supportive counselling, psycho-education regarding trauma response and self-care strategies post critical incidents, short-term solution-focused counselling, referral services including to the EAPS, wellbeing and welfare checks and educational programs to NSW Ambulance staff.

The Senior Psychologist provides advice and a consultative service to managers regarding the psychological and emotional health of employees, as well as other issues which impinge on the health and wellbeing of staff. The Senior Psychologist also provides advice to local Peer Support Officers, Chaplains and Grievance Contact Officers in relation to their roles. The Senior Psychologist evaluates services as required by the Chief Psychologist and participates and contributes to quality improvement initiatives.

The position will also participate in other tasks which support the Chief Psychologist and activities of NSW Ambulance as a whole. Please refer to the Position Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.

ABOUT YOU

Completion of a recognised four (4) years full time study from a recognised tertiary institution and a minimum of ten (10) years post registration experience in accordance with the Award.
Full registration as a psychologist in NSW with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Demonstrated high level of knowledge, skills and experience in trauma informed practice, psychological assessment, counselling, crisis intervention and critical incident response.
Experience working in the emergency services sector and/or understanding of the challenges faced by emergency services personnel.
High level interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with all levels of staff through a demonstrated awareness of own strengths and development needs and the impact of own behaviour on others.
Ability to develop and deliver training programs to all levels of staff that promote employee mental health and wellbeing.
Current NSW Driver’s License and ability to travel within NSW with some requirement to stay overnight to attend meetings, onsite support and professional development events.

BENEFITS

NSW Ambulance provides a range of benefits for eligible employees including accrued days off (ADO), annual leave, long service leave, paid maternity leave, opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging, novated leasing, fitness passport and an extra public holiday.

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the role for you, please APPLY NOW - we look forward to hearing from you!

For role related queries or questions contact A/Chief Psychologist Kim Cooper via Kim.Cooper@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Click here for information about eligibility lists and Recruitment Pool use.

Click here for information on our Diversity and Inclusion Statement and COVID-19

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Ambulance Service of NSW

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