Psychologist - Senior, Adolescent Unit

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Superannuation support up to 12.75%

Salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health seeks a Senior Psychologist for the Adolescent Inpatient Unit to deliver high-level psychological services to youths aged 14 to 17 with severe, complex mental health disorders. The role blends specialist psychology practice with leadership, supervision and service development in a multidisciplinary inpatient setting.

You will conduct assessments, formulate treatment plans and provide trauma-informed, recovery-focused care while supporting families and contributing to quality

Qualifications

• Provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation and interventions for adolescents in inpatient care.
• Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused care including risk assessment and crisis intervention.
• Offer clinical supervision and mentoring to psychologists, students and support staff.
• Lead quality improvement, research and service development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Deliver individual and group therapeutic programs for adolescents 14–17.
• Provide expert consultation to multidisciplinary teams and families.
• Support professional development and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Assessment & formulation

Leadership & supervision

Crisis intervention

Group therapy delivery

Education

Master of Psychology

Job description

About the roleJoin the Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Metro North Mental Health as a Senior Psychologist and provide high-level, evidence-based psychological services to adolescents aged 14 to 17 years experiencing severe and complex mental health disorders. Working within a multidisciplinary inpatient team, you will conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, formulate treatment plans, deliver therapeutic interventions and support young people and their families through recovery-focused and trauma-informed care.This advanced clinical role offers the opportunity to combine specialist psychology practice with leadership, supervision and service development. You will provide expert consultation across the service, contribute to quality improvement and research initiatives, and support the professional development of psychologists, students and clinical support staff while helping shape innovative adolescent mental health 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:Provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions for adolescents with severe and complex mental health needs within an inpatient setting.Deliver trauma-informed, recovery-focused care including risk assessment, care coordination, crisis intervention and individual and group therapeutic programs.Provide expert consultation and clinical advice to multidisciplinary teams, families, carers and external stakeholders to support optimal treatment and discharge planning.Lead and contribute to quality improvement, research and service development initiatives that enhance adolescent mental health outcomes.Provide clinical supervision, education and mentoring to psychologists, students and clinical support staff to maintain high professional standards.Benefits when working for usRewarding 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 balanceFlexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increasesBenefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packagingMetro 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.