Psychological Specialist in Geriatric Care

1 week ago

Adelaide, South Australia beBeePsychologist Full time $108,347 - $116,216
Job Description:

The role of a Psychological Specialist in Geriatric Care involves providing specialist clinical psychology services, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention, to patients with complex medical, functional, and psychosocial needs in an inpatient hospital setting.

This includes consulting on and reviewing Positive Behaviour Support Plans to promote person-centred and trauma-informed care.

The specialist will also contribute to staff training, supervision of students, quality improvements, and service development initiatives that align with our divisional purpose of optimising quality of life in rehabilitation, aged care, and palliative care services.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Provide specialist clinical psychology services, including assessment, treatment planning, and intervention, to patients with complex medical, functional, and psychosocial needs.
  • Consult on and review Positive Behaviour Support Plans to promote person-centred and trauma-informed care.
  • Contribute to staff training, supervision of students, quality improvements, and service development initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
  • Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), with an Area of Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology.
  • Hold approved supervisor status with the PsyBA at all levels of supervision, or: Eligible to complete PsyBA-accredited supervision. training and willing to undertake this training at the direction of the organisation to support the services' supervision requirements
  • Experience providing psychological treatments.
  • High level of ability to design, implement, and evaluate psychological procedures and interventions, including psychological assessments, and consultancy services, in relation to complex clients.
  • Ability to apply specialist skills in resolving clinical problems.
  • Demonstrated abilities in communication, liaison, and teamwork.
About You:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced psychological specialist to join our team. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality patient care and contributing to the development of our services, we encourage you to apply.

Why Work with Us:

  • Opportunity to work with a diverse range of patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Contribution to the development of our services and improvement of patient outcomes.
  • A supportive and collaborative team environment.

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