Neuropsychologist

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Employer superannuation 12.75%

Salary packaging

Additional entitlements (sick, carer's

Annual leave loading 5%

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a psychologist to deliver evidence-based psychology and/or neuropsychology services to patients and families across inpatient and outpatient care, within an interprofessional team.

The role includes organizing caseloads, following approved clinical management plans, supervising students, and contributing to education, quality initiatives and professional development. Flexible work arrangements and generous superannuation are highlighted benefits.

Qualifications

• Organise and prioritise allocated patient caseload within clinical protocols.
• Collaborate effectively within psychology and interprofessional teams to provide patient-centred care.
• Provide supervision and education to students and junior staff.
• Engage in ongoing learning, quality improvement and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality psychology and/or neuropsychology services to patients and families.
• Contribute to collaborative, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or outpatient services.
• Supervise students and guide assistants under senior practitioners.
• Engage in clinical education, quality improvement and professional development.

Skills

Interprofessional collaboration

Student supervision

Clinical practice improvement

Job description

About the roleIn this role, you will deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychology and/or neuropsychology services to patients and families across the continuum of care. Working within a supportive interprofessional team, you will contribute to collaborative, patient-centred care across inpatient and/or outpatient services.About youOur ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:Organise and prioritise allocated patient caseload and undertake routine psychology tasks within well establish clinical protocols and according to approved clinical management plans to ensure appropriate and effective patient management.Work cooperatively and effectively within the psychology and interprofessional team and with patients and their families to provide value based and collaborative care.Provide student education and clinical practice supervision for less experienced practitioners, commensurate with the level of experience, as well as direction to assistant, support staff and work experience students, under guidance of senior clinical practitioners.Develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise through active learning within a team and by engaging in clinical education, quality improvement and professional development activities.Benefits when working for Metro North Allied HealthFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packagingAdditional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workersRewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areasValue driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceMetro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careersApplications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.