About the role

Mater Health Hub Springfield has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist to join us on a 12-month contract working part-time, 15.2 hours a week.

In this role you will provide high level psychological services to patients in a private outpatient setting and grow the psychological services at Mater Health Hub Springfield.  The psychology service at Mater Health Hub Springfield currently services an adult caseload providing support for anxiety, depression, stress/burnout, grief/loss, trauma, adjustment, self-esteem, sleep difficulties, and cancer support.  We are seeking a skilled and independent clinician to service an adult caseload in line with own individual clinical scope and expertise.

Salary range: $61.81 - $66.48 (HP4) per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver high level evidence-based psychology assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients in a private practice setting, with minimal direct clinical practice supervision.
• Work cooperatively and communicate effectively within the health care team, with clients and other stakeholders including referring doctors.
• Formulate psychology reports including correspondence back to referring practitioners.
• Work to develop and grow the Psychology service, with various service development activities, aligned with overarching strategy of Mater Health Hub Springfield and in consultation with the Manager, Mater Health Hub Springfield.
• Potential to provide clinical supervision and support to less experienced psychology staff as the service grows.

About you / Selection Criteria

• General registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Postgraduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology, or Health Psychology desirable. PsyBA area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology, or Health Psychology desirable.
• Experience in provision of Psychology services and demonstrated high level of knowledge of clinical practice, within a private outpatient and/or private practice setting.
• Proven ability to assess and treat a range of psychological clinical presentations, confidently and with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Demonstrated experience in growing a clinical service in line with departmental plan/strategy.
• Advanced communication skills including experience in fostering engagement with stakeholders.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Senior Psychologist (Mater Health Hub) - Role Description.pdf

Please include a 1-2 page cover letter, along with your resume, outlining your interest and suitability to the role.

Enquiries about the role can be directed to Mandy Carr on (07) 3163 3760.

Applications close on 12th November 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

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