Clinical Psychologist
South Metropolitan Health Service
Date: 18 hours ago
City: Rockingham, Western Australia
Contract type: Full time
This is where jobs become careers, passion finds its purpose, and your voice finds its place. Are you ready to dive headfirst into the community taking excellent health care where it's needed? Then South Metropolitan Health Service is the perfect place to start!
Peel and Rockingham Kwinana (PaRK) Mental Health are seeking Clinical Psychologist/s to join our Consultation Liaison team at Rockingham General Hospital (RGH).
This is a permanent full-time position where job share may be considered.
The Clinical Psychologist within an interdisciplinary and professional team context, performs a clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service with individuals, couples, families, groups, other professionals, and organisation systems regarding complex psychological and mental health difficulties. As a Clinical Psychologist you will practice and ensures practice is in accordance with laws and ethical standards governing psychological practice as per the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), WA Health Code of Conduct and SMHS values, policies, and guidelines.
You should have a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia. You should have the ability to function with a high degree of competence and initiative, under general to limited direction, in a variety of roles such as clinician, consultant, teacher, researcher / evaluator, and agent of change in a multidisciplinary team environment. You should be proficient in evidenced based clinical psychological assessment, formulation and psychological interventions and interview techniques within the relevant client group and clinical specialty.
About Us
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
South Metropolitan Mental Health Service has become a standalone legal entity with the governance of PaRK Mental Health Service moving to SMHS and local reporting to Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) joining Fremantle Fiona Stanley Mental Health Services.
PaRK Mental Health Is a Community Mental Health Service For Adults And Older Adults Who Are Based In Rockingham And Peel. We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Services And Programs For Individuals, Families And Groups Which Include
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Teresa Stevenson, Coordinator Clinical Psychologist at [email protected] or 08 9528 0600.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your Application Should Include
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Peel and Rockingham Kwinana (PaRK) Mental Health are seeking Clinical Psychologist/s to join our Consultation Liaison team at Rockingham General Hospital (RGH).
This is a permanent full-time position where job share may be considered.
The Clinical Psychologist within an interdisciplinary and professional team context, performs a clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service with individuals, couples, families, groups, other professionals, and organisation systems regarding complex psychological and mental health difficulties. As a Clinical Psychologist you will practice and ensures practice is in accordance with laws and ethical standards governing psychological practice as per the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), WA Health Code of Conduct and SMHS values, policies, and guidelines.
You should have a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia. You should have the ability to function with a high degree of competence and initiative, under general to limited direction, in a variety of roles such as clinician, consultant, teacher, researcher / evaluator, and agent of change in a multidisciplinary team environment. You should be proficient in evidenced based clinical psychological assessment, formulation and psychological interventions and interview techniques within the relevant client group and clinical specialty.
About Us
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
South Metropolitan Mental Health Service has become a standalone legal entity with the governance of PaRK Mental Health Service moving to SMHS and local reporting to Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) joining Fremantle Fiona Stanley Mental Health Services.
PaRK Mental Health Is a Community Mental Health Service For Adults And Older Adults Who Are Based In Rockingham And Peel. We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Services And Programs For Individuals, Families And Groups Which Include
- Mental health assessment, treatment and ongoing care planning
- Support and education for families and carers
- Support, consultation and education to general practitioners, community agencies and general hospitals
- Mental health rehabilitation programs, including Intensive Day Therapy
- Evidenced based clinical psychological individual and group interventions such as DBT; CBT; CBT for Psychosis, Schema Focused therapy; EMDR.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Teresa Stevenson, Coordinator Clinical Psychologist at [email protected] or 08 9528 0600.
If you are ready to partner with us see the application instructions below:
Your Application Should Include
- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role
- Evidence of your AHPRA registration.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
- For further information click here.
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.