Senior Rehabilitation Psychologist

The Role
The Senior Rehabilitation Psychologist:

• Provides advanced clinical leadership and professional support to Psychologists working at the Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU), ensuring that evidence-based practice is provided in accordance with organisational policies and the professional code of conduct of the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Participates as a member of the Clinical Leadership Group at CRU in the provision of strategic direction, development of clinical policies, and evaluation of rehabilitation services across the continuum of care in Southern Tasmania.
• Provides consultancy in specialist Rehabilitation Psychology services for clients of the CRU and Statton Specialist Clinics and work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

The Site and Team:

• Exciting opportunity to undertake a leadership role with other Allied Health and Nursing leaders.
• Be part of a dynamic Interdisciplinary team providing adult outpatient rehabilitation services
• Community Rehabilitation Unit - Repatriation Centre, Hampden Road

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary
$120,114 - $134,268 per annum + our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
You'll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $126,845 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022

Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Endorsement by Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist and/or Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Extensive experience in the provision of psychology services in adult outpatient rehabilitation
• Registered as a supervisor with Psychology Board of Australia

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty.
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2-page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information, please contact:
Melissa McQuade
Team Leader - Occupational Therapy
Phone: (03) 6166 7288
E-mail:
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