#537171 Clinical Psychologist

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed Term, Part Time (0.6 – until 2028

• Fixed Term, Part Time – 0.6 – until 30 June 2028).
• Salary Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Year 1 – 5 or Senior Clinical Psychologist Year 1 – 3.
• Remuneration: Clinical Psychologist Year 1 – 5 $55.09 - $67.15 per hour or Senior Clinical Psychologist Year 1-3 $70.17 - $74.19 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options.

THE ROLE:

Calvary Mater Newcastle is currently seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our team on a fixed-term basis until 30 June 2028. In this role, you will provide psychological support to adolescent and young adult patients (aged 15–25) diagnosed with cancer, as well as to their family members or carers. The position involves working with individuals facing a range of psychological, emotional, and medical challenges related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

DUTIES:

• Provide an excellent standard of care by way of evidence based assessment and intervention of psychological problems for young people with cancer and their families.
• As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provide psychological assessments of all allocated patients and plan for appropriate action.
• Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders and document assessments, interventions, case plans and other significant information in the medical record.
• Engage in clinical research.

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ABOUT YOU:

• Psychologist authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Completed or near completion of post-graduate Clinical or Health Psychology program at a recognised University. (Clinical Psychologists should have a master’s degree or higher in clinical psychology or equivalent of no less than 2 years full time study).
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based psychology practice for the range of psychological disorders ad problematic issues commonly occurring in adolescents and young adults in cancer.
• Experience in cognitive-behavioural therapy and other evidence-based interventions in individual and group settings.
• Ability to participate in hospital based and/or community based multidisciplinary teams.
• Interest in psycho-oncology research.
• Able to work proficiently in periods of high demand and activity.

For further information please contact Dr Vinod Raveendran, Director of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry, Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry on email: Vinodkumar.Raveendran@calvarymater.org.au or phone: 02 4014 4926

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and, WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.

You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role