Psychologist - Senior, Allied Health Services, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service
4 days ago
About us:
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About you:
In your new role you will;
Provide high level psychology assessment, consultation, therapeutic intervention and discharge planning for Paediatric patients and their families, particularly where exacerbation of symptoms is associated with psychological distress and adjustment difficulties.
Utilise high level communication skills to provide professional advice to medical and nursing staff, allied health professionals, non-professionals, community organisations and to patients and their carers regarding clinical and health psychology areas.
Facilitate and contribute to clinical research, education and training activities within the work unit and across the broader service to support quality outcomes for patients.
Perform the majority of tasks and duties with a high degree of independence, including provision of independent clinical services of a complex and varied nature.
As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive remuneration, you will also have access to:
Generous superannuation
Salary packaging
Annual incremental increases
Career training and development
Flexible work arrangements
Wellness programs
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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