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Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: 105553 - 128653 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ519797
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.Click here to learn more about our Network
Additional information:
- An eligibility list may be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
What you'll be doing
The Clinical Psychologist working in the Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick Rehab2Kids service provides assessment and therapeutic intervention to children and young people with a history of acquired brain injury, cerebral palsy, neurological conditions and spinal cord injury, referred for behavioural, emotional and social problems and adjustment difficulties.Within the multidisciplinary team context, the Clinical Psychologist provides expertise regarding psychological issues and assists with the planning of interventions. Feedback is given to team members at weekly meetings.
The Clinical Psychologist is part of a multi-disciplinary team consisting of medical and allied health staff. The Clinical Psychologist is involved in various educational in-services and mandatory training. The Clinical Psychologist is a member of the Psychology Department, and will be required to perform administrative and professional duties in addition to their clinical role.This position will also participate in the hospital Psychology Intake roster and cover other positions when required
- Full Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia. Full endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychology or eligible to progress to same with the Psychology Board of Australia.
- 2.Minimum two-year full-time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
- Experience in paediatric psychological assessment and therapy
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated professional communication and interpersonal skills
- Understanding of emotional, social and behavioural issues and comorbidities that can arise for children with a disability and/or history of brain injury
Applicants currently enrolled in a combined Masters/Ph D are eligible to apply if they have completed the equivalent of Masters degree requirements as part of the Ph D pathway. Evidence of this is demonstrated by a completed PDEC-76 form and cover letter from the University confirming Masters degree requirements have been met.
Applicants are eligible to apply if they have completed an accredited Masters degree and are awaiting their graduation ceremony. Written confirmation from the University is required.
Successful applicants who have completed the Masters degree or Masters degree requirements and are awaiting full registration from the Psychology Board of Australia will be paid at Year 2 of the Psychologist Scale until they have full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, at which point they will commence on Year 1 of the Clinical Psychologist scale.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network.Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.
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For role related queries or questions contact Anna Mandalis on anna.mandalis@health.nsw.gov.au
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait islander wishing to apply for this role and want to speak with an Aboriginal person/representative from the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network please contact Wayne Dargan on wayne.dargan@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 28/09/2024