Clinical Neuropsychologist

**Job no**: 878849
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Northern
**Categories**: Allied and Scientific Health, Medical, Mental Health
- **Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN)**:

- **Salary AHP2 $88,255 -** **$102,204 (pro-rata)**:

- **Salary AHP3 $104,180 - $111,746 (pro-rata)**:

- **Full-time, temporary position available until 31/05/2025 (job sharing arrangements may be considered)**

**Attractive salary starting from $88,255 AHP2 / $104,180 AHP3 for up to 37.5 hours per week, plus 11.5% superannuation, professional development allowance for eligible activities and up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for eligible applicants.**
- Are you interested in pursuing a neuropsychology career within CALHN?
- Are you looking to further your experience working with older adults?
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**About the Role**

CALHN is currently recruiting to a full-time, temporary Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist vacancy, primarily servicing the Geriatric Evaluation and Management Unit (GEMU) and Specialist Dementia ward located at Hampstead. The successful applicant will work closely with allied health, medical and nursing within dynamic multidisciplinary teams, to provide world-class care to older adults.

The Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist will complete assessments of cognition (including differential diagnosis) and decision-making capacity, provide consultation to medical and allied health team members, and deliver feedback/education to patients and their families. There is scope to be involved in facilitating groups and the provision of behavioural intervention/management for patients experiencing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD).

More broadly, CALHN has a vibrant and supportive department of Clinical Neuropsychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Health Psychologists, with regular professional development opportunities and supervision provided. The role may also be required to flexibly provide support to neuropsychology teams across different services and sites within CALHN (including outpatients, acute and inpatient rehabilitation), in response to clinical demand.

Interstate applicants and registrars are encouraged to apply.

**About CALHN**

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas. We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Join us at Hampstead as we create a new centre of excellence in the care of older persons. We're doing something different, and we want you to be part of our journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact in healthcare, where your expertise and passion can truly shine. As an integral member of our multidisciplinary team, you'll play a crucial role in improving the health system and making a real difference in the community.

**Be**nefits of Working at CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Packaging**: Flexible options covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Relocation Support**: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants, further information can be found here.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy four-weeks (pro-rata) of paid annual/recreation leave per year for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Onsite Facilities**: Convenient car parking facilities ensure easy access.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services available via our Employee Assistance Program.
- **Team Support**: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding yo