time left to apply End Date: February 9, 2025 (29 days left to apply)
job requisition id JR140158
Job Description:Challenging and rewarding work environmentWork for one of Australia's leading hospital groupsPart time fixed term until 31/12/2025, 8 hours per weekAbout the Role The Psychologist will facilitate the implementation and ongoing development of OPALS to ensure the service is in line with evidence based contemporary models of assessment.
It is an innovative service and we will be working with Autism services to tailor assessments to the needs of older adults.
This position will support stakeholder engagement and reporting to ensure financial and key performance indicators are achieved.
Optimise service activity, quality targets, reporting, researchReview team processes, policies, proceduresSupport staff professional development and facilitate supervisionDay to day support of OPALS functioning and managementDevelop relationships with key stakeholders in health, research, education and within the community to promote best practice service delivery and patient careFacilitate progress reports for Service Manager and funding bodyClassifications for this position will range from Psychologist Grade 3 PL1 - PL4 ($106,158 - $121,477 per annum pro rata)
Your Contribution APHRA registrationPostgraduate qualificationsAt least 7 years of relevant experienceDriver's licenceA valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtainWhat We Offer A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programsConfidential, solutions-focused employee counsellingA healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!
)Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilitiesSalary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!Discounts and Promotions always available through our FoundationRegular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goalsCulture of continuous improvementAbout the Older Person's Autism Liaison Service Older Person's Autism Liaison Service (OPALS) is funded for a 12 month pilot program until end of December 2025 to provide a specialist outpatient and outreach autism assessment service for older adults.
Older adults frequently have complex co-morbidities and limited resources available to them.
Complications associated with cognitive change, sensory impairment, medical comorbidities and psychosocial stressors lead to older adults with undiagnosed autism and their caregivers extra challenges adapting to change in later life.
Specialist assessment will ensure the specific needs of older adults with autism are addressed to enhance care for consumers and their carers.
The service is part time, will comprise a mental health clinician clinic coordinator, consultant psychiatrist and mental health clinician to provide a specialist outpatient autism assessment service for older adults.
There will be capacity for some outreach depending on the needs of consumers, such as those residing in residential aged care facilities from inner east to the east and northern areas of Melbourne.
Improve the integration of primary care and specialist mental health services.
Application Please attach your resume and cover letter to your applicationIf you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact ******, and include the JR NumberShortlisting for this position will commence immediately.
We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.
Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings.
You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
Contact Details:Mr Chris Harrison, Manager, 92318443, ******
Closing Date:8 February 2025 11:59pm
Reconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees.
As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ****** Code of Conduct:View Code of Conduct
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Become a healthcare superheroAbout UsSt Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider with a reputation for compassionate care and world-leading innovation.
Part of the St Vincent's Health Australia group, we are a leading tertiary teaching hospital providing a comprehensive suite of services including acute medical and surgical services, emergency and critical care, aged care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, allied health, mental health, palliative and residential care.
Operating from 18 sites across greater Melbourne, this includes a major teaching, academic research and tertiary referral centre situated in Fitzroy, a soon to be established Rapid Access Hub at St Vincent's Hospital on The Park, St George's Health Service Kew, palliative care at Caritas Christi Hospice, as well as aged care, correctional health, mental health and community centres, pathology collection centres, general practice services and dialysis satellite centres.
We continue to be at the forefront of care for Victoria's most in-need communities.
Employing more than 7,000 staff and with over 880 beds in daily use, the core aim of SVHM is to improve the patient experience through better access, superior outcomes and a more efficient and responsive health service.
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