Description:
About us:Psychology impacts upon a range of psychological, emotional, and behavioural difficulties to improve health and well-being across the lifespan. Central Queensland Health (CQ Health) offers a comprehensive psychology service to support patients through their acute hospital admission, recovery following discharge, and/or when accessing specialist outpatient services. Our Psychologists work with a range of populations including paediatrics, adults and older adults in hospital and community facilities across Gladstone, Biloela, Emerald, Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton regions.
About the role:
The Psychologist - Senior provides high level, evidence-based psychological assessment, and intervention across a range of inpatient, ambulatory, and community settings across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan, including the Child Development Service.
Deliver high-level psychology assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and case management services within a multi-disciplinary team with minimal direct clinical practice supervision. Actively participate in the psychology and multidisciplinary team/s to provide high-quality patient care, including through participation in meetings and planning activities, working co-operatively and effectively within the team/s, and with patients and other stakeholders. Provide high-level clinical advice regarding patients/clients to other staff including Medical Officers, Nurses, Allied Health Clinicians, and external agencies as required.
About you:
General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) / Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a current annual practising certificate is mandatory for this position. Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Health Psychology at the Masters/Doctorate level or PsyBA area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, or Health Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsyBA approved supervisor status.
What we offer:
Total remuneration value of up to $13,113 p.m. is comprised of:
An hourly rate between $64.64 - $69.55 p.h. 12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loading
Additional Benefits
Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit the following:
Your current CV or resume, including referees. A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description. Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.
Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.
For assistance:
Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.auQuote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D633642
Applications close: Monday, 12 May 2025
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Further information
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