Central Adelaide Local Health Network Repatriation Health Precinct, Daw Park Salary AHP-2 $86,950 - $100,729 Salary AHP-3 $102,641 - $110,094 Permanent up to full-time About the role The South Australian Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (SABIRS) is a statewide specialist rehabilitation service for people with acquired brain injury.An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Psychologist (up to full-time available) in the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit (BIRU) located at the Repat Health Precinct.As a member of the multidisciplinary team in BIRU, you will deliver psychological services to clients with acquired brain injury.These services will focus on maximising clients' potential to achieve optimum independence and quality of life.Using psychometric and behavioural measures, you will make interpretations of assessment findings and formulate and implement psychological intervention plans in collaboration with patients, carers and relevant other clinicians.You will participate in collaborative patient and team goal setting and discharge planning with a focus on patient-centred care, addressing medical, functional and quality-of-life goals.As part of your role, you may provide clinical support and supervision to less experienced psychologists and students, and contribute to education, quality improvement and planning activities.You may also assist the Principal Clinician, Clinical/Health Psychology SABIRS, and Senior Psychologists by representing the discipline in service development as requested.Working for SABIRS, you will be part of the larger CALHN-wide Psychology team, a highly valued and respected team within CALHN.You will be provided with direct support and supervision, and opportunities for professional development and research, all with a focus on your development as a Psychologist.CALHN Psychology provides a collegial environment designed to foster your clinical skills, knowledge and experience, and to assist you to develop your career further.You will hold an appropriate degree (Master's Degree in Clinical or Health Psychology) or an equivalent qualification, and have general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).This will be supported by your ability to design, implement and evaluate psychological interventions, and demonstrated capability to provide consultancy services to hospital units and outside agencies.Having worked before in a multidisciplinary team, you will be skilled in managing a client group with complex health, cognitive and psychosocial presentations, and managing work priorities within a fast-paced and dynamic health environment.The position is open at AHP3 or AHP2 level.To be eligible for AHP3, you will hold endorsement in Clinical and/or Health Psychology, and be a board-approved supervisor at all levels.Successful candidate(s) at AHP3 level with a significant level of experience may be considered for the Principal Clinician role.About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South's Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct.We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.We're looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.What we offer Attractive salary packaging available Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.Essential Requirements: Current National Police Clearance (NPC) Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.Application Information: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time.Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.Job ref: 853394 Enquiries to: Sarah Wilksch Telephone: 0466 023 572 ****** Application Closing Date 11:55 pm Wednesday 12 June 2024 Attachments 853394 AHP2 Clinical Health Psychologist BIRU March FINAL 2023.pdf 853394 AHP3 Principal Clin ClinPsych SA BIRS March 23 FINAL.pdf 853394 AHP3 Senior Clinical Health Psychologist BIRU March 23 FINAL.pdf Australian applicant guidelines International applicant guidelines
