Psychologist - Rockhampton

Cancer Council Queensland; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging up to $18,549

Recognition and Rewards Program

Professional Development Allowance

Workplace health programs

Shop discount

Job summary

Cancer Council Queensland is seeking a part-time psychologist to join its Psychology Service in Rockhampton. You will deliver evidence-based counselling via telephone, video conferencing and face-to-face to clients affected by cancer.

This permanent 22.5-hour role offers a regional caseload, monthly supervision, and opportunities for professional development within a trauma-informed, strengths-based team.

Qualifications

• Registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.
• Experience in health/clinical/counselling psychology, preferably in oncology.
• Skills in the delivery of evidence-based telephone, video teleconferencing and/or face-to-face psychological interventions.
• Be eligible for a Medicare Provider.
• An understanding of the psychosocial impact of cancer on individuals, partners and families; bereavement, grief and loss training valued.
• Postgraduate qualification in psychology is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based counselling via phone, video conferencing or face-to-face.
• Work with clients affected by cancer, including patients and families.
• Maintain a diverse regional caseload and participate in community events.
• Access supervision with senior psychologist and engage in CPD opportunities.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Oncology psychology experience

Telepsychology delivery

Medicare eligibility

Psychosocial cancer impact knowledge

Postgraduate qualification

Education

Postgraduate qualification in psychology

Tools

None

Job description

About Us

At Cancer Council Queensland, our mission is simple – to ensure no Queenslander is left navigating cancer alone.We’rehere to provide support to everyoneimpactedby cancer, and to improve quality of life for all Queenslanders facing a diagnosis. We do this through work in three key areas, cancer research, cancer prevention and early detection, and cancer support services.

Working at Cancer Council Queensland

Cancer Council Queensland employees and volunteers lead Queenslanders in a partnership against cancer by living our values of being responsible, inclusive,equitable, and collaborative.

We provide a positive and supportive working environment where you will be a valued team member.

About the role

As part of CCQ's Psychology Service, our psychologists deliver evidence-based counselling interventions via phone, video conferencing and face to face. Our clients are people impacted by cancer – including the person diagnosed with cancer, the person providing care to a diagnosed person, or a family member. Our programs promote the psychological adjustment of people affected by cancer.

This role is a part-time, permanent position (22.5 hours per week, paying $53-$55 per hour) and can be based out of our Rockhampton Lodge.

We are a trauma-informed, and strengths-based, service. Our team is comprised of Health and Clinical Psychologists, currently located in Brisbane, Cairns, and Townsville, but with the aim to place a psychologist in more regional areas to increase availability and accessibility to persons experiencing cancer.

As a regionally based psychologist, you will receive a diverse caseload, and will have the opportunity to attend local, cancer-relevant community events. You will have access to free individual supervision with our Senior Psychologist (towards your CPD hours) as well as peer supervision amongst the team, both monthly. We also offer professional development opportunities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Registration as a psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Authority (AHPRA)
• Experience in health, clinical or counselling psychology, preferably in oncology.
• Skills in the delivery of evidence-based telephone, video teleconferencing and/or face-to-face psychological interventions
• Be eligible for a Medicare Provider
• An understanding of the psychosocial impact of cancer on individuals, partners and families, as well as experience or training focused in the area of bereavement, grief and loss is highly valued
• Postgraduate tertiary qualification in psychology is desirable but not essential.

Cancer Council Queensland is committed to improving cancer outcomes for all, especially for those priority populations whose cancer outcomes are the lowest, such as those living in regional or remote areas, and Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islanders. Experience in delivering services to disadvantaged population groups will be well regarded.

Benefits

Cancer Council Queensland has a collaborative, energetic, and supportive team culture, contributing to meaningful work with a tangible impact. By celebrating and fostering our individual strengths, we take on more challenging work. In turn, we lead more balanced,excitingand fulfilling lives. Our growing Non-for-Profit organisationoffers employees:

• Flexible work arrangements (Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work options).
• ATO-Approved Salary Packaging up to the value of $18,549 per Fringe Benefit Tax year
• Recognition and Rewards Program
• Professional Development Allowance
• Workplace health programs, such as Fitness Passport
• Cancer Council Shop discount