Senior Clinical Psychologist

SA Health - Women’s and Children’s Health Network; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 112,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Women’s and Children’s Health Network in Adelaide is seeking a Senior Psychologist (AHP3) to deliver clinical psychology services to children, adolescents and families with haematological or oncological conditions. The role requires registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsed supervision capabilities.

The position is part-time (0.5 FTE) and ongoing, with salary from AU$112,139 to AU$120,284 plus 12% superannuation and salary sacrifice benefits.

Qualifications

• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical, Health, or Educational and Developmental Psychology.
• Approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia at all levels of supervision.
• Experience assessing and treating children, adolescents and families with complex psychological and psychosocial needs.
• Experience providing clinical psychology services in a hospital and multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Experience in clinical supervision, teaching and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provision of high-quality specialist psychological services.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, improvement and advancement of clinical service delivery to patients (and families) with haematological or oncological conditions.
• Professional practice, personal and professional development, and contribution to the Psychology discipline.
• Contribute to a positive multi-disciplinary team environment.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Supervisor status

Team based care

Education

General registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Job description

$112,139 to $120,284 + 12% Super & Sal Sacrifice

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Medicine, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP3 - Allied Health Professional L3, $112,139 to $120,284 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.5 FTE) – Permanent Ongoing

About WCHN

Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence - with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• An additional annual allowance of $11,565 is payable to Psychologists where the successful candidate holds an Area of Practice Endorsement provided by the Psychology Board of Australia (paid on pro rata basis).
• An additional annual professional development allowance of $1035 is also payable, and a further entitlement of up to $1500 per year for reimbursement of relevant professional development expenses.
• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility.

Additional Benefits

• An additional annual allowance of $11,565 is payable to Psychologists where the successful candidate holds an Area of Practice Endorsement provided by the Psychology Board of Australia (paid on pro rata basis).
• An additional annual professional development allowance of $1035 is also payable, and a further entitlement of up to $1500 per year for reimbursement of relevant professional development expenses.

About the role

The Senior Psychologist is responsible for the development, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of high-quality, evidenced-based psychological services to children and young people, and their families with Haematological & Oncological conditions. The role provides specialist psychological assessment, formulation and intervention that is trauma-informed and family-centred, and in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Key duties of the role

• Provision of high-quality specialist psychological services
• Contribute to the ongoing development, improvement and advancement of clinical service delivery to patients (and families) with haematological or oncological conditions.
• Professional practice, personal and professional development, and contribution to the Psychology discipline
• Contribute to a positive multi-disciplinary team environment.

Skills and Experience

• General registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement in Clinical, Health, or Educational and Developmental Psychology.
• Approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia at all levels of supervision.
• Experience assessing and treating children, adolescents and families with complex psychological and psychosocial needs.
• Experience providing clinical psychology services in a hospital and multidisciplinary healthcare setting.
• Experience in clinical supervision, teaching and quality improvement; minimum years of experience not specified.

Enquiries can be directed to

Medical Unit Head - Paediatric Haematology & Oncology

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.