Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 895860
Location: 5092 - MODBURY
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Northern Adelaide Local Health Network - Modbury Hospital - Modbury
- Salary: $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits - AHP2
- Ongoing Full-Time
About the Role:
The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Psychologist to join our Older Persons Community Mental Health team.
The successful applicant will work within a multi-disciplinary team and conduct assessments and evidence-based interventions with clients and may be delegated to provide orientation and support to staff, provisional psychologists and volunteers. The Psychologist will be required to contribute to the development of service aims and objectives and participate in the development and maintenance of relationships with key partners in government and non-government services. The Psychologist may also contribute to research and evaluation of psychological practice and promote new information and development in the field of psychology.
Supervision in the use of a range of assessments and therapies is provided on an ongoing basis. Targeted supervision by clinicians within NALHN is also available.
To be eligible for this position, you must hold an appropriate degree (Master of Clinical Psychology) or equivalent qualification as recognised by the PsyBA. You must also hold general registration with the PsyBA.
About You:
Are you a dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic Psychologist looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.
About Us:
NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.
Benefits of working at NALHN:
From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements and a large range of opportunities for movement, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.
Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
Check(s):
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening - apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission . See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 895860
Enquiries:
Natalija Vujinovic
Psychologist
Phone: (08) 7485 4300
E-mail: natalija.vujinovic@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date:
21 March 2025 - 11.55PM
Role Description and Further Information:
895860 - Psychologist, Older Persons Community Mental Health - AHP2 - role description.pdf
For more information about Mental Health Allied Health at NALHN visit our Mental Health Allied Health page.
* Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information.
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.