Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 2

Location: Melbourne | Southern Metropolitan

Job type: Part time

Organisation: Peninsula Health

**Salary**: Salary not specified

Occupation: Medical

Reference: 34892

**- Wonderful opportunity for a Clinical Neuropsychologist with a strong interest in mental health**
- **Work in a friendly and supportive environment, with excellent clinical supervision, education and development opportunities**:

- **Attractive Salary and Leave Entitlements, Low-Cost parking, Paid Superannuation on top of your salary, Tax benefits such as Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing**:

- **Fantastic lifestyle, safe friendly environment to live and work, excellent education opportunities. Great access to Public Transport to the Melbourne CBD - and only a 45 minute drive**

**Who We Are and What We Stand For**

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values:
**Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.** We are One Peninsula Health.

**What You Will Be Doing**

The successful Clinical Neuropsychologist will provide neuropsychological assessment, consultation, cognitive intervention and behavioural management support to clients admitted to the inpatient mental health units at Frankston Hospital, and the Community Care Unit (CCU) located in Frankston. The Clinical Neuropsychologist will work as part of the specialist, multi-disciplinary teams that provide recovery oriented treatment and interventions with a focusing on transitioning clients back into the community. The role will suit someone with a strong interest in working in a mental health setting. There are opportunities to develop a range of clinical skills, such as triaging and secondary consultation, bedside assessments, capacity assessments, feedback, cognitive interventions and behavioural support. This role comes with built-in supports, including supervision, connection with neuropsychologists in other areas and professional development opportunities. Finally, we are a workplace that prides itself on developing and maintaining a culture of inclusivity, recognition, respect, and continual improvement.

**What You Need**

We anticipate you will have:

- General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
- Hold an endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology, or be willing to work toward achieving an endorsement
- Demonstrated knowledge, experience and skills in neuropsychological assessment and formulation
- Excellent time management and communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- It is desirable for applicants to have prior experience working in an inpatient hospital or public mental health setting

**What We Can Offer You**
- Regular clinical supervision from a suitably qualified Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist
- Access to a Psychology Clinical Education team to support ongoing training and development goals
- Psychologists are entitled to 5 days a year (pro rata) paid Professional Development Leave and an additional 2 days a year of Registration leave
- Generous allowances for reimbursement of Professional Development Leave expenses
- Annual retention payment of $2,000 (pro rata) for eligible employees
- All employees receive annual leave loading (17.5 % on top of ordinary hourly rate)
- Access to generous Salary Packaging (currently up to $11,660) meaning you pay less tax and have more take home pay
- State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
- Strong professional links to hundreds of Allied Health staff across Peninsula Health
- Employee Assistance Programs to support optimal mental health and physical health including free confidential counselling
- Access to Novating Leasing on top of Salary Packing Benefits, meaning you get to drive a new car while saving on tax
- Access to our extensive Workplace Wellbeing Program, which includes a broad range of discounts and special offers

**What Next**

If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People, Experience & Performance Team on (03) 9784 2700.

**Additional Requirements**

This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.

**Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.