Senior Clinical Psychologist Coordinator

Senior Clinical Psychologist CoordinatorSkip to content
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
This is a Recruitment Pool for Casual, Permanent Full Time and Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 31 December 2025. Seeking experienced Senior Clinical Psychologists to join the Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG)Multiple Senior Clinical Psychologist Coordinator rolesPosition Profile: Due to the significant growth of our department, we are seeking experienced, compassionate, and patient-centred Senior Clinical Psychologist Coordinators with advanced knowledge and competence in delivering specialised clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology services to oversee three specialised streams: Acute Medical & Surgical Clinical Stream, Rehabilitation and Aged Care Clinical Stream and Mental Health Clinical Stream.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide clinical leadership, operational oversight, clinical supervision, and training to a team of skilled and enthusiastic clinical and neuropsychologists within each stream.
The role includes a clinical component to provide high quality clinical psychology services, and the scope to work on strategic projects and key initiatives that continue to drive innovation and the quality of our services.
Under the delegation of the Head of Department for Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology, day to day, you will be responsible within the clinical stream for:
Supporting the coordination and delivery of clinical psychology and neuropsychology service priorities as part of a contemporary model of care.Overseeing the operational and clinical coordination, including providing specialised consultation and discipline related education and training.Providing leadership and senior direction within the Department, monitoring, and coordinating service standards, performance development and administrative functions.Practicing as a Senior Clinical Psychologist and ensuring your practice is in accordance with laws and ethical standards governing psychological practice as per the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).Want to know more?
: We encourage you to contact Hyranthi Kavanagh, Consultant Clinical Psychologist and Head of Department, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, FSFHG for a confidential discussion of the clinical streams on 08 6152 3477 / 6152 3004 or ******.
About our Department: We are a dedicated and dynamic team of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists working across multiple campuses within the at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG).
We provide tertiary inpatient and outpatient specialised psychological services as part of an integrated multidisciplinary team.
Our team of highly trained and experienced clinicians collaborate to deliver comprehensive, targeted, and holistic psychological assessments, formulation and interventions to children, adults and older adults, and their families/carers presenting with complex medical, chronic health, cognitive, rehabilitation and mental health needs.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals, we aim to deliver streamlined, high-quality, evidence-informed psychological services to promote engagement with medical treatment, rehabilitation and enhance psychological and mental health well-being.
We provide education and consultation to the wider hospital teams on psychological management of complex presentations.
As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we actively engage in regular clinical supervision, education, professional development, quality improvement and clinical research.
Area Profile: The South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) oversees several key health facilities.
Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital providing diverse services, including state rehabilitation, cancer care, mental health, maternity, and neonatal services, alongside specialized treatments like heart and lung transplants.
Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed facility focused on aged care, mental health, rehabilitation, and planned surgeries and medical services.
Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Mental Health facility is a modern 75-bed voluntary inpatient centre, specializing in women's mental health, eating disorders, and alcohol and drug detoxification.
It also features a wellness and recovery centre offering outpatient therapies and specialist consultations.
Our vision is Excellent health care, every time.
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.
How to Apply: Your application should contain the following:
A current resume which summarises your qualification and leadership experience relevant to the position requirements.A statement of no more than 4 pages, outlining your clinical experience demonstrating selection criteria 3 5, 6 and 7 listed in the attached job description, including your model of clinical supervision.Please identify two referees, a current line manager and a clinical supervisor.Evidence of a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology with the Psychology Board of Australia is a requirement for this position.Help in submitting your application: If you experience technical difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Employee Benefits Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistanceFlexible working arrangementsFlexible leave arrangementsOther professional and location-based allowancesEligibility to Apply: Australian citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the Western Australian public sector.
To be eligible for a fixed term appointment you must have documentary evidence of your entitlement to live and work in Australia for the period of the contract.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position.
Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.
Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
Lodgement is system generated.
Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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