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Locum Psychologist

Healthcare Australia - Permanent Recruitment
Melbourne, VIC
A$77-$98 p/h + travel and accommodation provided
Healthcare & Medical → Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Contract
Hybrid

Posted 14 days ago


About Us

Healthcare Australia is Australia's #1 healthcare solutions provider, offering premium healthcare services across recruitment, NDIS, disability, allied health, aged care, corporate health, wellbeing and education. Our team specialises in the sourcing and placement of health professionals in permanent roles in all major cities across Australia.

About the role

As a Senior Psychologist, you will deliver high-level psychological services across the Fraser Coast and Bundaberg districts. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary Behaviour Response Team, you will provide specialised support for patients with complex behaviours and dementia in both inpatient and community care settings. Your expertise will help optimise care, enhance patient outcomes, and make a lasting impact on the well-being of the community.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and deliver evidence-based interventions, with a focus on dementia and related challenges.
  • Develop and implement behaviour management strategies tailored to patients with complex needs.
  • Support clients, families, and caregivers through guidance, education, and consultation.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and execute coordinated care plans.
  • Maintain detailed, compliant records of assessments, treatment plans, and progress.
  • Coordinate referrals to external providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.

To be successful in the role you will have:

  • Master's or Doctorate in Psychology (or equivalent)
  • AHPRA general registration (essential)
  • Demonstrated experience in a similar role (essential)
  • Strong written and verbal communication with the ability to build rapport
  • Australian working rights
  • National police check/ Aged Care Criminal History Check

Why apply through Healthcare Australia?

  • Competitive locum rates!
  • Travel and accommodation for regional locations.
  • Designated consultant to support you through the recruitment process.
  • Additional job options and opportunities if unsuccessful
  • Continued communication and support after employment has commenced.

For more information on this exciting opportunity please call Angelo Favorada on 0461 488 624 or email [email protected]

Hit the APPLY NOW button to begin the new career with one of the best in the business!

Thank you for your application. We support diversity at HCA and as such we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Your information will be handled as per our privacy policy, which you can read here https://healthcareaustralia.com.au/privacy/


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