Psychologist Senior - Ripley

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work options

Mentorship and supervision

Paid study leave

Research opportunities

Employee well-being programs

Job summary

West Moreton Health is seeking a highly skilled psychologist to deliver psychology services across our health network. The role requires advanced assessment, formulation and treatment skills within a community/hospital setting and a collaborative approach with multi-disciplinary teams.

We value continuous learning, clinical supervision and mentorship to support professional growth and service quality. Flexible work options and wellbeing supports are provided within a dynamic regional health

Qualifications

• High level clinical expertise within a health setting, including psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of psychology service provision in community health or hospital-based services.
• Strong verbal and written communication with patients, psychologists and multi-disciplinary teams.
• Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement and research activities.
• Active contribution to a learning environment through supervision, mentoring and skill sharing.
• Honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychology services in clinical settings to patients across the region.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary teams and effective communication with colleagues and patients.

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.

Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.

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

About You

• High level clinical expertise and skill within a health setting, including psychological assessment, formulation, and treatment skills.
• Knowledge of the provision of psychology services in a community health and/or hospital-based service.
• High level verbal and written skills in application to effective communication with patients, psychologists, and multi-disciplinary team members in a hospital and/or community health setting.
• Commitment to continuous service improvement through leading quality improvement and research activities.
• Actively contributes to a learning environment through clinical supervision, mentoring, and skill sharing.
• Honesty, integrity, and respect for all patients, carers, and staff.

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 - AHPRA.

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.

Further information

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