Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

St John of God Raphael Services is there for new and expecting parents, providing the free prenatal and early childhood mental wellbeing care and support they need to build strong relationships and thrive.

From conception through to baby's fourth birthday, our specialist, psychiatrist-led team of counsellors and therapists provide low or no-cost support that empowers new mums and dads to deal with challenges, build a healthy relationship with their baby and thrive as a family.

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach
We are seeking applications for a Clinical Psychologist to join our Raphael Services team on a permanent part-time basis. Our services are community-based and serve to support the perinatal mental health and attachment needs of parents and their children.

We hold a multidisciplinary clinical team comprising Psychology; Mental Health Social Work; Mental Health Occupational Therapy; Nursing; and Psychiatry, supported by our admin team.

This position will support a caseload of around 20 to 25 individual clients with some group work and will be primarily based in Wembley with opportunity to work from our satellite offices in Cockburn, Mandurah, Midland or Wanneroo.

Part-time shifts will operate over 3 full days per week and must include a Tuesday.

The Position

• Provides advanced level Psychology services including a range of individualised and group clinical care reflecting current ethical clinical practice as required.
• Provides comprehensive assessment and care planning monitoring client/patient progress adjusting treatment accordingly for complex management.
• Ensures effective multidisciplinary teamwork through professional communication and comprehensive liaison with colleagues, clients and their supports, referring doctors, and other service providers.
• Complies with legal and ethical responsibilities to clients, visitors and staff, inclusive of maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records reflecting adherence to service policies, ACHS and legal requirements.
• Demonstrates reflective practice and commitment to professional development.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of programs relevant to the needs of clients and current clinical practice.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in evidence-based group and individual therapies, have experience in working in the perinatal mental health space, and must be eligible for a Medicare provider number.

Successful applicants will hold a Tertiary qualification in Psychology, full AHPRA registration and Psychology Board of Australia area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology to claim Medicare rebates as a Clinical Psychologist.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $126,487 to $146,218 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 12% Superannuation
• Permanent part-time, working 22.5 hours per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.

For all enquiries contact Karen King, Manager Mental Wellbeing and Raphael Services WA on (08) 6258 3652.

If suitable candidates are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.