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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Mental Health Services, Kidman Park
• Salary   AHP-2  $88,255 - $102,240 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Permanent part-time working 30 hours per week 

About the Role

As a Clinical Psychologist within CALHN’s Mental Health Clinical Program, you will play a pivotal role in delivering recovery-focused care to consumers across inpatient, community, and rehabilitation settings. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based assessments, case conceptualisation, and individual and group therapy to empower consumers on their recovery journey. Your expertise in psychological therapy will contribute to improved clinical outcomes, with opportunities to take on care coordination responsibilities for those actively engaged in therapy.

In this dynamic and rewarding role, you will collaborate with consumers, carers, and a network of professionals across government and non-government organisations to develop and implement tailored clinical plans. Your contributions will support successful community integration while ensuring the highest standard of care. Additionally, you will have the chance to engage in supervision, education, and quality improvement initiatives, fostering both personal and professional growth within a forward-thinking mental health team.

About You

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Clinical Psychologist who is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. You will thrive in a collaborative team environment and be dedicated to supporting the recovery of consumers with complex mental health needs.

Key Requirements:

• Qualifications & Registration: Must hold a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent) and general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

• Clinical Expertise: Strong skills in bio-psychosocial assessment, psychological case conceptualisation, and evidence-based therapy for individuals, families, and groups.

• Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work effectively with consumers, carers, multidisciplinary teams, and community services, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience & Knowledge: Experience working with individuals with mental health conditions, an understanding of psychological therapies and mental health legislation, and a commitment to ethical practice.

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 Rehabilitation 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:  898490

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm  Friday 18 April 2025

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

 898490 RD Clinical Psychologist CCRS.pdf

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