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EFT 0.2 for two years from date of commencement This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to be part of the Victorian Government's Pathway To Good Health (PTGH) initiative, providing health assessment and care management plans for children entering statutory care settings.
About the Monash Health Developmental and Community Paediatric Unit The Developmental and Community Paediatrics Unit within the Monash Children's Hospital provides outpatient multidisciplinary assessment of children with complex developmental and behavioural presentations onsite at Monash Children's Hospital and in community settings.
Initiatives include the Victorian Fetal Alcohol Service and Paediatrician in Schools.
This Unit will lead the Pathway To Good Health initiative for Southern Melbourne area (Greater Dandenong, Cardinia and Casey LGAs).
About the Pathway To Good Health (PTGH) program The Southern Melbourne PTGH program is a new partnership between the Monash Health Developmental and Community Paediatric Unit and the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing.
As one of the seventeen PTGH services statewide, it will facilitate health screening, assessment, referral and health planning for children in care.
The service also seeks to improve system integration between health and child protection systems and ensure that children are linked with the right intervention service to support continuity of care.
About the role The Senior Clinical Psychologist is an integral member of the PTGH Multidisciplinary Team (MDT).
They will provide highly specialised clinical psychology assessment to children with complex behavioral and developmental needs and, contribute to the development of a comprehensive health management plan using evidenced based recommendations and resources.
As a member of the MDT, the Senior Clinical Psychologist will participate in case reviews and provide high level specialist discipline specific support to external providers.
About you Experience in assessing and managing children with complex behavioral and developmental presentations Excellent communication skills Experience working in multidisciplinary teams Experience providing trauma informed care An understanding of the social determinant of health What We Offer Opportunity to work with a passionate and enthusiastic highly specialised multidisciplinary team Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your skills & knowledge base Avenues to further develop your leadership & project management skills Mentorship & career guidance A supportive learning environment For a confidential discussion please contact For a confidential discussion please contact Dr Jacqui Manohar: or Dr Katrina Harris: ?
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How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system.
Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date.
Applications close: 6 January 2025