Clinical Psychologist - State Rehabilitation Service
WA Health
Posted 7 days ago
Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to join our Department of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology. This is a chance to work alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals within the State Rehabilitation Service (SRS).
Position Profile: The successful applicant will provide clinical, consultant, education and research psychology services to patients in the area of acquired brain injury and neurology rehabilitation presenting with complex and comorbid mental health / psychological problems, and their families. Provides clinical supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars and Trainees. Practices as a Clinical Psychologist and ensures practice is in accordance with the laws and ethical standards governing Psychological practice as per the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and SMHS policies and guidelines.
About our Department: We are a dynamic, experienced, and dedicated team of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists working across diverse clinical specialties within the Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG).
Working alongside medical, nursing and allied health professionals, we deliver comprehensive, evidence-informed psychological services to paediatric, young adult, adult, and older adult inpatients and outpatients, and their families/carers, experiencing complex medical, chronic health, cognitive, rehabilitation and mental health needs to optimize medical treatment, rehabilitation and improve psychological and mental health well-being.
As part of our commitment to excellent professional standards and continuous growth and development, we offer clinical supervision (Area of Practice Endorsement), operational supervision, mentoring, support to become a Board Approved Supervisor for eligible clinicians, with access to an internal education program. In addition, clinical psychologists and neuropsychologists have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, service development, projects and translational clinical research within the department as well as the broader Allied Health Directorate across FSFHG.
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Mitch Read, Acting Head of Department - Clinical Psychology & Clinical Neuropsychology on 08 6152 3477 for more information.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au
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