Psychologist - Senior (Adult)

About the role

Permanent part time opportunity to apply professional judgement to a complex caseload, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence ensuring effective and efficient service provision while adhering to organisational and professional standards.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Provide evidence-based assessment and intervention, demonstrating the ability to select and interpret psychological tools, as well as demonstrate strong formulation skills within a clinical/ health context.
• Utilise high level communication skills to work cooperatively and effectively with patients and their families, the multi-disciplinary team, the psychology team and other internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise by engaging in, initiating and facilitating professional development activities including specialist clinical psychological education within the multidisciplinary and psychology teams and to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide clinical supervision to less experienced staff and/or students on placement as required.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED