About the role

Fixed term temporary full time and part time opportunity to provide clinical psychology rehabilitation services to adults at STARS. This position requires high level knowledge of complex conditions, patterns of pathology and use of validated evidence-based assessment and intervention, coupled with high level experience in a range of caseloads inclusive of memory clinic.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver high level clinical psychology clinical services of a complex and varied nature within a variety of settings across STARS in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Apply well-developed communication, consultative and interpersonal skills to work effectively with patients, parents/carers, multi-disciplinary team members, other health professionals and agencies in order to meet service goals and enhance health outcomes
• Provide leadership in the provision of evidence-based and patient-centred psychology practice and education, and initiate clinical research and service improvement projects in order to optimise health outcomes.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED