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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Northfield
• Salary  AHP2 - $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Salary  AHP3 - $104,180 - $111,746 p.a.+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent full-time               

 About the Role

As a Senior Clinical/Health Psychologist at Hampstead Centre, you will be an integral part of the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit (GEMU) and Specialist Dementia wards. You will collaborate with Allied Health, Medical, and Nursing teams to deliver world-class care to older adults. In this role, you will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, provide tailored interventions, and offer consultation to the multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. Your expertise will be key in supporting patients through their psychological needs, ensuring they receive holistic care throughout their treatment.

There is also the opportunity to contribute to the development and facilitation of therapeutic groups designed to support patients’ mental health and well-being. This role offers a unique chance to work within a dynamic and supportive team, where your skills will directly impact the lives of older adults. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and enjoy working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, we would love to hear from you.

About You

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Senior Clinical/Health Psychologist to join our team. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• A Master’s Degree in Clinical or Health Psychology (or equivalent) and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), with an endorsed area of practice in Clinical Psychology and/or Health Psychology.
• Supervision experience with board-approved supervisor status at all levels.
• Significant experience in managing complex psychological cases in older persons, including individual, group, and family interventions, and the ability to independently design and evaluate complex psychological procedures.
• Demonstrated expertise in providing specialist consultancy, conducting research, and offering clinical supervision, as well as managing ethical issues related to confidentiality and privacy.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, with the ability to think strategically and work independently to drive service development.

If you're looking to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact within a multidisciplinary team, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the care of older adults and further develop your professional skills.

CALHN Psychology provides a collegial environment designed to foster your clinical skills, knowledge and experience, and to assist you to develop your career further. We provide a supportive environment with opportunities for CPD, a strong emphasis on development and learning for staff, and networking and research opportunities with other CALHN and SA Health psychologists. Supervision is provided, and the successful applicant may have the opportunity to supervise registrars and students on placement.

The position is available up to 1.0FTE and job share will be considered. The role is a Senior position, however experienced AHP2s may apply.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: 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.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 885430

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 Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Tuesday 4 February 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 885430 Allied Health -Senior Clinical Health Psychologist .pdf

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