Psychologist - Forensic and Secure Services

West Moreton Hospital and Health Service; Ipswich City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship & study leave

Flexible work options

Salary packaging

Research opportunities

Job summary

West Moreton Health in Queensland seeks a skilled psychologist to provide evidence-based psychology services at The Park Centre for Mental Health. You will conduct cognitive, emotional and behavioural assessments, apply standardized tools, and contribute to clinical decision-making within a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will engage in professional development, supervision, and research activities, while upholding ethical guidelines and delivering patient-centered care in a

Qualifications

• Clinical knowledge across cognitive, emotional, behavioural domains.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and MDT.
• Commitment to clinical supervision and professional development.
• Knowledge of ethical guidelines and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments across cognitive, neuropsychological, emotional and behavioural domains.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to plan and implement treatment.
• Contribute to service improvement and clinical research initiatives.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research involvement

Supervision capability

Education

Registration with Australian authority

Job description

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, At West Moreton Health

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.


• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.


• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

What We're Looking For

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and expertise relevant to the delivery of evidence-based psychology services to patients at The Park Centre for Mental Health. Domains of assessment include cognitive / neuropsychological, emotional, behavioural, personality, psychopathology, and risk, involving the application of standardised psychology tools as well as clinical judgement. Implementation and evaluation of psychological therapies and interventions, based on solid psychological assessment and formulation.


• Demonstrates ability to provide effective verbal and written communication to patients, members of the Psychology team, multi-disciplinary team members, and others involved in the provision of services to patients.


• Demonstrates ability to actively contribute to the development and implementation of service improvement activities, including clinically relevant research. Ability to identify limitations of own professional skills and seek clinical guidance and supervision as appropriate. Demonstrates commitment to one's own professional development through clinical supervision, advanced training, and active participation in performance evaluation. Demonstrates willingness to develop competency to supervise students and / or less experienced clinicians.


• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and respect for all patient, carers and staff. Demonstrates knowledge of and practices within relevant professional and ethical guidelines.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16


• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association within Australia.

Why choose us

• Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.


• Professional development including mentorship, paid study leave, simulation training and research opportunities.


• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.


• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.


• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.


• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.