The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

What's on offer?
Remuneration package of up to $132,567 p.a.

• Salary range: $79,051 to $116,189 p.a. (+applicable allowances/benefits) (HP3).
• 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading and 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
• Plus Salary Sacrificing options and flexible working arrangments may be available.

About the role
The Townsville University Hospital Psychology Department delivers clinical, health, and neuropsychology services to adult and paediatric inpatients and outpatients of the Townsville University Hospital (TUH) and North Queensland region. The Psychology Service provides access to psychological assessments and interventions that contribute to the patient's ongoing clinical management and care.

The renal Psychologist is responsible for provision of frontline clinical services to renal inpatient wards, outpatient clinical services (including telehealth) and support to multidisciplinary teams.

The position will be required to:

• Deliver psychology services within the inpatients and outpatients of TUH renal services, in partnership with patients, the multidisciplinary team and relevant stakeholders.
• Carry out psychological assessment, formulation, and intervention for individuals with chronic conditions including chronic kidney disease.
• Provide brief psychological interventions and therapy to those experiencing emotional difficulties and in response to a co-morbid health condition.

Role requirements

• Applicants must possess an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year qualification in Psychology and be eligible for provisional or general registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Psychology Board of Australia (PsychBA).
• While not mandatory, a PsychBA Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Health Psychology would be highly regarded, as would PsychBA approved Supervisor status.

Please refer to the role description for further details.

Why Choose Us?

• Job Security: Enjoy stability in your career and a supportive employer committed to your growth.
• Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages, including comprehensive health benefits, professional development opportunities, and generous leave entitlements.
• Lifestyle and location: Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service region provide vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Interested?
Enquiries are welcome, for a confidential discussion please contact Vidula Garde on 07 4433 5263.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV622297

Applications close on Monday, 24 March 2025.

Please note that unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.