Senior Clinical Psychologist: Fiona Stanley Cockburn, WA Health. Brisbane QLD. Psychology, counseling, & social work (healthcare & medical). Government-SState (Government & Defense). Full time. HSO Grade 3 $145,205 - $153,431 p.a. pro rata.

This is a Recruitment Pool for Permanent full-time and part-time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 31, 2025.

About our Department: We are a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated team of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists working across multiple campuses within the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG). We provide tertiary inpatient and outpatient psychological services as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.

Our team of highly trained and experienced clinicians collaborates to deliver comprehensive, targeted, and holistic psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions to children, adults, and older adults, and their families and caregivers presenting with complex medical, chronic health, cognitive, rehabilitation, and mental health needs. As part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, we aim to deliver streamlined, high-quality, evidence-informed psychological services to promote engagement with medical treatment and rehabilitation and enhance psychological and mental health well-being.

We provide education and consultation to the wider hospital teams on the psychological management of complex presentations. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we actively engage in regular clinical supervision, education, professional development, quality improvement, and clinical research.

Position Pro?le: We are seeking experienced, compassionate, and patient-centered Senior Clinical Psychologists with advanced knowledge and experience in delivering specialised clinical psychology services to patients with complex psychological and mental health needs, to join our newly established Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Mental Health facility.

We are seeking to fill the following positions: Senior Clinical Psychologist: Inpatient Women’s Mental Health Disorders. Senior Clinical Psychologist: Inpatient Eating Disorders. Senior Clinical Psychologist: Inpatient Alcohol and Other Drugs Detoxification and Recovery.

Reporting to the Head of Department of Clinical Psychology & Neuropsychology and Senior Clinical Psychology Coordinator, you will provide direct psychological services to patients within your clinical specialty, including specialised clinical psychology assessments, formulation, and interventions for patients presenting with complex psychological and mental health disorders, at the Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Mental Health facility.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills, actively participate in multidisciplinary teams (MDT) to deliver holistic care in collaboration with medical, nursing, and other allied health professionals, and enhance patient outcomes through the integration of psychological care into overall treatment plans.

Your responsibilities will include: conducting comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment, formulation, and interventions within the clinical specialty. Provide clinical supervision and professional education. Work collaboratively as an integrated member of the MDT. Consulting and advising healthcare professionals on case management, including assessment strategies and treatment evaluations. Actively participating in departmental meetings, case presentations, and case conferences. Engage in your own regular clinical supervision and professional development.

To practice 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 and departmental values, policies, and guidelines. Prior health sector experience is preferred but not required.

Area Profile: Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Mental Health facility: South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) will operate the state-of-the-art, purpose-built 75-bed voluntary inpatient facility in Cockburn for women’s mental health disorders, eating disorders and alcohol and other drug detoxification and recovery support. As well as 75-beds, the facility features a mental health wellness and recovery center to provide outpatient therapies and specialist consulting suites.

Area Pro?le: Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital o?ering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer center, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, pediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

Area Pro?le: Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services. Get to know South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS)

Your application should contain the following: A current resume which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. A statement of no more than 4 pages, responding to the selection criteria listed in the attached job description. Please identify two referees: a current line manager and a clinical supervisor. Evidence of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia and accreditation as a Board-approved supervisor is a requirement for this position

For Further Job-Related Information: We encourage you to contact Hyranthi Kavanagh, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Department, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, FSFHG for a confidential discussion

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Contact on 61523477 or Hyranthi.Kavanagh@health.wa.gov.au