Traralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
At LRH we believe in Better Care, Everywhere, for Everyone. Our people are critical to our success.
We want to build a reputation of having the best healthcare staff in Victoria, full stop.
We will achieve this by ensuring we always provide safe and supportive environments for our people to learn, develop and flourish.
We are looking for a Director of Psychology to provide integrated professional leadership, coordination, improvement and innovation for the psychology workforce and psychology practice at Latrobe Regional Health (LRH).
This position works in partnership with discipline leaders, the Principal Psychology Educator and the Executive team at LRH to set the strategic direction of the discipline of psychology across Latrobe Regional Health, reporting to both the Chief Operating Officer and the Mental Health Executive Director ensuring the delivery of best practice evidenced-based treatment across all levels of the psychology workforce and for multidisciplinary colleagues providing psychological services.
This is a full time on-going position.
About you You will have a passion for mental health, a desire to make a real difference and be a skilled people leader.
We are looking for candidates who:
Hold a minimum APAC accredited 2-year Master of Psychology degree qualification from an accredited course/university.Are registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement recognised by the PBA in clinical psychology or neuropsychology.Hold Board-approved supervisor status.Have 10 years' experience as a psychologist.This is an exciting opportunity to build and advance your career.
For more information, we encourage you to contact Linda Locke, Interim Executive Director/Director of Nursing Mental Health on (03) 5173 8549 or via email: ****** for a confidential discussion.
Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering a range of health education and wellbeing servicesAccess to ongoing development through daily education sessions, bespoke training and career & study supportTailored flexible work options to support work life balance, including ADO's, 5 weeks leave, regional salary packaging and additional purchased leaveFantastic social club activities, diverse and inclusive workplace activitiesWorkplace Wellbeing programs and activities uniquely designed for LRH staffAbout us Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.
Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes.
With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services.
Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria.
LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation.
Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
How to apply Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Application close: 29/11/2024 Before commencement, the successful applicant will Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Diversity and inclusion We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653.
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