Senior Clinical Psychologist - Footscray, Australia - Western Health

    Western Health
    Western Health Footscray, Australia

    Found in: Talent AU C2 - 2 weeks ago

    western health background
    Permanent Part time
    Description

    Position Summary

    An opportunity currently exists for experienced Grade 3 Senior Clinical Psychologist to work on a permanent part time basis within the Specialist Medical Inpatient Service at Western Health.

    This service provides consultancy to a number of wards including the Intensive Care Unit, acute general medical and surgical units, coronary care, and sub-specialty medical and surgical services.

    The Clinical Psychologist will work alongside Allied Health, Nursing and Medical staff, to provide Best Care for the community of the West. In this role, you will also work alongside other Psychologists in the broader Specialist Medical Inpatient Service – which includes Neuropsychology, Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology. In this role you will play a key clinical role in providing highly skilled psychological assessment, individual and group interventions, and psychoeducation, and work alongside a team of passionate and highly-skilled Psychologists at Western Health.

    Depending on your experience, support of postgraduate trainees on fieldwork placement, and Psychology Registrars will also be required.

    This opportunity is offered on a permanent, part-time basis.

    To be Successful in this Role, you will have:

  • Commitment and passion for providing exceptional patient centred care;
  • Passion for working with clients with complex and chronic health conditions, in a dynamic clinical setting;
  • Strong focus on education and training, and enthusiasm for supporting postgraduate trainees on placement;
  • Commitment to a Psychology Service that promotes an evidence-based, best practice culture, and supports continuous service improvement.