Clinical Psychologist Grade 2

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are very excited to offer a highly sought after Psychologist position at Epworth HealthCare. Inviting applications to join our wonderful multidisciplinary team at Geelong

This role offers flexible casual hours, working within our outpatient rehabilitation services. With access to supervision, professional development opportunities & links to our wider psychology team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed

You will make an impact by:

• Using your exceptional clinical skills to determine and deliver appropriate psychological assessments and interventions for patients which contribute to their health and well-being
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of practice relating to patient admission, assessment, treatment, family liaison and discharge planning
• Providing clinical leadership by demonstrating well-consolidated skills and implementing evidence-based practice
• Working collaboratively with other team members to support client rehabilitation goals and functional outcomes

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Psychological assessment and intervention skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A strong, supportive, collaborative and engaging style
• Commitment to your professional development
• Passion about patient centred care grounded in high quality clinical outcomes

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

About Epworth Geelong

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University's Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

Qualifications

• Full registration with AHPRA
• Current clinical endorsement (or working towards endorsement)

Additional Information

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 provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

Enquire/ Apply for this position

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact  phone

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.