Posted:
8/13/2024, 5:00:00 PM
Location(s):
New South Wales, Australia
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Position Title: Clinical Neuropsychologist
Employment Type: Maximum Term Part-Time ( Maternity leave cover until August 2025)
Hours per week: 32hours
Position Grade: Clinical Psychologist Year 1 - 5
Salary: $105,553.00 -1$28,653.00 (pro rata) base salary per annum)
Enterprise Agreement: The Named NSW (Non-Declared) Affiliated Health Organisations' Professional & Associated Staff Agreement 2022
Department Name: Community Access and Assessment Team
About us:
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is a leading not-for-profit organisation providing health services to our community. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, integrity and justice, we promote a culture of diversity and inclusion and empower our people to learn, grow and innovate.
Benefits of working at St Vincent’s include:
• Generous salary packaging and Fitness Passport for eligible staff
• Opportunity to access a wide of range of clinical and non-clinical education programs
• Supported post graduate opportunities within applicable fields
• Career development opportunities across the St Vincent’s Health Australia Network
• Employee Assistance Program
• Work/Life balance
About the role:
We are pleased to offer a temporary position for our team's Clinical Neuropsychologist. Our team works with both Community Mental Health and the Homeless Health Services, providing Neuropsychological assessment, and report writing for vulnerable people with complex needs. The role also includes liaising with multidisciplinary clinicians and associated community stakeholders regarding cognitive functioning and providing advice and recommendations for treatment and care planning.
Diversity and Inclusion at St Vincent's:
St Vincent's is committed to employing a workforce that reflects the community we care for. We strongly encourage applications from people that are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally diverse, sexuality or gender diverse and/or living with disability.
Employment with St Vincent's is subject to you having current immunity status that complies with the Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases - NSW Health Policy Directive (PD2024_015) or subsequent revisions in force. Appointment and ongoing employment will be subject to continued compliance with this policy directive.
About you:
We are seeking a skilled and energetic Clinical Neuropsychologist who possess a passion for person centred care. We welcome applications from people who work within a Trauma Informed framework, Strengths Based Practise, and Harm Minimisation principles. You are a clinician who is flexible, open minded and committed to working with our most vulnerable and marginalised communities.
Application Instructions:
To have your application considered you are required to upload a current CV/Resume as well as a separate cover letter/document addressing the ‘Selection Criteria’ as below. Internal applicants i.e. current employees of St Vincent’s Hospital or an entity of SVHA are required to apply via their Workday account.
Selection Criteria:
1. Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia
2. Recognised post-graduate qualifications in Clinical Neuropsychology, full psychologist registration with APHRA and endorsement for Clinical Neuropsychology.
3.Demonstrated experience and proficiency in clinical neuropsychology assessment and report writing for consumers with complex physical, psychiatric and cognitive disorders across the lifespan.
4.Knowledge of and/or experience in assessing decision-making capacity.
5. Demonstrated commitment to the principles of trauma informed care and the utilisation of a strengths-based framework in working alongside vulnerable people with complex needs.
6. Demonstrated commitment to own personal and professional development.
7. Computer literacy and demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure constructive and collaborative relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, throughout various organisational levels.
8. Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.
Applications close on 04 September 2024
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
View Reconciliation Action Plan
Website: https://svhs.org.au/
Headquarter Location: Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Employee Count: 1001-5000
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Association ⋅ Education ⋅ Health Care