Senior Prison Psychologist - Lead Recovery & Pain Care

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 128,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation contribution (

Annual Leave Loading 17.5%

Take-home pay options

Clinical Professional Development & PD

Flexible work arrangements

Regional living in Wide Bay

Job summary

Queensland Health Wide Bay in Maryborough seeks a Senior Psychologist to deliver psychological support to prisoners with chronic pain and/or substance misuse, applying high level clinical expertise and independent professional judgement.

The role emphasises leadership, consultation and supervision, contributing to service development and research within Prison Health Services. Flexible work arrangements support work–life balance in a regional area.

Qualifications

• High level Psychology knowledge and clinical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological support to prisoners with chronic pain and/or substance misuse issues.
• Lead and contribute to service development, education and research within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
• Exercise independent professional judgement and manage a complex caseload with minimal direct supervision.

Job description

Queensland Health Wide Bay in Maryborough seeks a Senior Psychologist to deliver psychological support to prisoners with chronic pain and/or substance misuse, applying high level clinical expertise and independent professional judgement.

The role emphasises leadership, consultation and supervision, contributing to service development and research within Prison Health Services. Flexible work arrangements support work–life balance in a regional area.