Clinical Psychologist

Employment Type : Permanent Part Time Position Classification : Clinical Psychologist Remuneration : $53.23 - $64.88 per hour Hours Per Week : 23 Requisition ID : REQ485517 Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment. What you'll be doing The primary purpose of this position is to provide psychological assessment and interventions for Integrated and Community Health patients. The Clinical Psychologist will also provide services to family members and carers of such patients where required, including bereavement services through a range of interventions including individual and joint consultations, case conferences, group sessions, provision of counselling facilitating practical assistance and referral to community agencies. Team responsibilities include case discussion, appropriate referral on, and a close effective working relationship with the Integrated and Community Health Chronic and Complex multidisciplinary team. Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District  Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary   Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary  Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Please note : To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. Essential Requirement: Qualification: Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology masters or doctorate Registration: Current general registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Selection Criteria: What made you apply for the role of Clinical Psychologist, Chronic and Complex. Detail your experience in this area. Do you have a valid NSW class C driver’s license and are you willing to use this for work purposes. Need more information?   1) Click here for the Position Description   2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Grace Navin 0407 793 941 or email WSLHD-CommunityPalliativeCare@health.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 29th May 2024