Temporary Psychologist - Step Up/Step Down Mental Health

Mackay Hospital and Health Service; Mackay Regional; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Career development

Education opportunities, study and/or

Paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Health’s Mackay Hospital and Health Service seeks a Psychologist to join the Step Up Step Down Sub Acute Facility on a temporary basis. The role delivers psychological services to adults in a psycho-social recovery framework, within a multidisciplinary team, supporting step-up/step-down care and smooth transitions from hospital.

You will work with Mind Australia and other clinicians to provide compassionate assessment, intervention, and discharge planning in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Registered Psychologist with current registration.
• Experience in mental health settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychological services to clients within a multidisciplinary team.
• Support Step Up Step Down Sub Acute Facility to prevent acute admissions.
• Contribute to psycho-social recovery-based programs and discharge planning.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Mental health assessment

Job description

Queensland Health’s Mackay Hospital and Health Service seeks a Psychologist to join the Step Up Step Down Sub Acute Facility on a temporary basis. The role delivers psychological services to adults in a psycho-social recovery framework, within a multidisciplinary team, supporting step-up/step-down care and smooth transitions from hospital.

You will work with Mind Australia and other clinicians to provide compassionate assessment, intervention, and discharge planning in a dynamic,