Lead Child & Adolescent Neuropsychologist (PT)

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District (PCYMHS) is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and adolescents across inpatient and community settings at Redbank House, Westmead.

You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development and research, and ensure evidence-based care for complex neurodevelopmental and mental health needs in a leading tertiary service.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Full registration with AHPRA as a Clinical Neuropsychologist.
• Extensive post-graduate experience in neuropsychological assessment of children/adolescents.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams and with stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to adapt communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation and intervention for children/adolescents (2–18 years).
• Conduct neurodevelopmental evaluations to identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop clinical formulations linking neuropsychology to emotional wellbeing and mental health.
• Deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions with tailored recommendations for education and functioning.
• Provide supervision and mentoring to students, registrars and colleagues; support multidisciplinary capability.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Leadership & mentoring

Verbal & written communication

Education & training

Education

Accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology

Full registration with AHPRA as Clinical Neuropsychologist

Job description

Western Sydney Local Health District (PCYMHS) is seeking a Clinical Neuropsychologist to deliver specialist assessment, diagnosis and intervention for children and adolescents across inpatient and community settings at Redbank House, Westmead.

You will lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, contribute to service development and research, and ensure evidence-based care for complex neurodevelopmental and mental health needs in a leading tertiary service.