Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 3

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria's largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia's health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Epworth HealthCare is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Neuropsychologist to join our team in a part-time (0.4 EFT) position.

Based at our Richmond acute hospital, this exciting opportunity combines clinical expertise with team leadership. As the Grade 3 Clinical Neuropsychologist Team Leader, you will oversee the acute psychology team while maintaining a clinical caseload.

You will be an integral part of the Richmond Allied Health team and report directly to the Allied Health Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape psychological services in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to delivering high quality patient care.

Please note, early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until this role is filled.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing effective and empathetic leadership to Grade 2 neuropsychology and clinical psychology staff
• Expert knowledge and expertise in neuropsychological assessments and interventions
• Collaborating with other health clinicians to develop and grow services based on best practice
• A flexible mindset to meet the many clinical needs of our patients
• Be naturally proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demand
• A drive for quality improvement and ongoing professional development
  
  

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in neuropsychological assessments and interventions in a broad range of clinical presentations, including neurodegenerative conditions, delirium, encephalitis, stroke, ABI, and oncology
• Hospital experience, and ability to adjust assessments/interventions to an inpatient setting (desirable)
• Recent experience in a leadership role is preferred but not essential
• Experience in student and/or staff supervision, with PsyBA approved supervisor status
• A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
• General psychologist registration with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Registration as a Board approved supervisor with AHPRA
  
  

At Epworth, it's a community. It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status(and not available in the public sector)provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to$15,900pre-tax annually, plus$2,650meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
  
  

Enquire/ Apply

Sound interesting? Please copy the link below in your broswer and click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file).

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.