Psychologist - Eating Disorder Service (528803)

Department of Health, Tasmania; West Coast; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Leave entitlements

Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Health invites applications for a permanent, full-time Clinical Psychologist within the Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS). The role is based in Northwest Tasmania and contributes to a state-wide multi-disciplinary team delivering evidence-based assessments and interventions for adults with eating disorders.

You will provide specialist psychological services, liaise with other services, and participate in program development and staff training.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality psychological services within a multidisciplinary team.
• Conduct evidence-based assessments and deliver interventions for adults with eating disorders.
• Act as a consultant to other services and promote community awareness.

Skills

Clinical psychology expertise

Interpersonal skills

Liaison with services

Education

Australian Psychology Board approved qualification

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

The Team

The Tasmanian Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) delivers integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder. This includes Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, Northwest and South. We are looking for clinicians with an interest in eating disorders who are innovators and have a passion for delivering quality care.

The Role

As part of the TEDS state-wide multidisciplinary team, deliver high quality mental health services in accordance with Mental Health Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.

• Provides quality psychological service utilising evidence-based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Provides evidence-based psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions to people with an eating disorder and their families or carers.
• Promote community awareness in relation to eating disorders and develop and enhance relationships with other mental health service providers. Act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with mental health needs.

You will need

• Demonstrated proficient clinical and professional knowledge in the area directly applicable to treatment of complex mental health disorders with adults and/or knowledge or experience working with eating disorders.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skill in contemporary psychological practice including comprehensive evidence-based psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions and the ability to contribute to the development of individual and group programs.
• High level interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills including demonstrated experience in liaising effectively with other services and agencies in the context of providing specialised psychological mental health assessment, advice and training.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

• notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

This position will primarily be based in Northwest Tasmania.

Salary

$117,272 to $131,122 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2025

Salary Packaging

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable

• Experience working with people experiencing eating disorders or other mental health conditions.
• Endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist
• Post-graduate degree in Psychology
• Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner
• Current Driver’s Licence Where required for a particular role: Area of Practice Endorsement i.e., Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, Counselling Psychology, Community Psychology, Educational and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Health Psychology, Organisational Psychology, or Sport and Exercise Psychology

Position Features

Participate in the TEDS Community Based Intensive Treatment and Residential Recovery Program which delivers services for adults (16 year and older) with an eating disorder and their family and carers.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Psychologist (TEDS) HP03

Contact

Name: Rene du Plessis

Position: Clinical Lead - TEDS North/Northwest

Phone number: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

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