Clinical Psychologist – Brain Injury Rehab Unit

NSW Health; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health's Brain Injury Unit at Westmead seeks a Clinical Psychologist to deliver specialised assessments and interventions for adults with traumatic brain injuries within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You’ll work with an experienced multidisciplinary team to support recovery, adjustment and evidence-based care.

The role involves implementing individualised rehabilitation plans, contributing to behavioural management strategies, and providing expert input to the care team.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APAC-accredited course.
• Current Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Endorsement to practise in Clinical Psychology, or currently undertaking a registrars program.
• Experience with adults with traumatic brain injuries and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised psychological assessment and intervention to adults with traumatic brain injuries and their families.
• Deliver evidence-based care and support behaviour management.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized rehabilitation and behaviour support programs.
• Support patients, families and carers to understand psychological and behavioural impacts of brain injury.
• Provide expert consultation to the interdisciplinary team to maximise participation and recovery.
• Participate in clinical reviews, family meetings, service development activities and quality improvement.

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (APAC accredited)

Job description

NSW Health's Brain Injury Unit at Westmead seeks a Clinical Psychologist to deliver specialised assessments and interventions for adults with traumatic brain injuries within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You’ll work with an experienced multidisciplinary team to support recovery, adjustment and evidence-based care.

The role involves implementing individualised rehabilitation plans, contributing to behavioural management strategies, and providing expert input to the care team.