- Participate in psychology specific clinical activities such as comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and evidence-based, recovery-oriented treatment.
- Clinically manage a caseload of clients appropriate for a Registrar level, within a multidisciplinary team.
- Actively participate in the GMHWS Allied Health Graduate Program and additional training, professional development and education programs.
- AHPRA registration as a Psychologist by commencement date (mid 2024).
- A Masters or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology from an APAC accredited course.
- Eligible for enrolment in the Clinical Psychology registrar program.
- Appropriate level of knowledge and understanding of contemporary evidence-based and best practice interventions / treatments
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Access to discounted health club membership
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
Psychology Registrar Grade 2 - Ballarat, Australia - Ballarat Health Services
Description
About the role
Applications are welcome from new Graduates who are, or will be, eligible for enrolment in the Clinical Psychology Registrar Program by July 2024. Grampians Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (GMHWS) is committed to providing opportunities for early career clinicians to consolidate and build on their theoretical and practical knowledge within a structured, supportive environment.
The clinical psychology registrar position is specifically designed to support recently graduated psychologists to successfully transition to practice and be supported to work towards achieving endorsement in Clinical Psychology. The position is supported by a newly developed program facilitated by psychology educators with a strong focus on growth learning, reflective practice, supervision and self-care. The position is embedded in clinical settings, working alongside experienced psychologists, to enable learning and development in real life practice related content in a positive and supported environment.
Psychology Registrars will be provided with rotations across diverse settings in the mental health service. These rotations will facilitate the registrar to develop the competencies required for endorsement and the skills, knowledge and attributes required to provide recovery-focused mental health care for consumers, and their families, carers and supporters.
The GMHWS Graduate Program is guided by the Department of Health, Allied Health Mental Health Graduate Program Package and incorporates eight hours of quarantined learning/professional development time each week.
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Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the states fastest growing inland city. Dubbed Australia's most liveable city in 2020, Ballarat is home to first class education, fine dining and boutique shopping. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Geelong, Bendigo and the Western district, Ballarat is blessed with some of Australia's most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes.