Shepparton, Shepparton & Goulburn Valley VIC Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical) Job Title: Senior Psychologist - Chronic Pain ClinicEmployment Type: Permanent Part Time
About GV Health:
At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility. GV Health are seeking a Grade 3 Senior Psychologist to join the Chronic Pain Clinic (CPC) on a part time basis. This is a continuously developing service for the region with a focus on the assessment, care planning and management of people experiencing chronic pain. The role will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team playing a key role in leading service planning and development and quality activities. The Senior Psychologist is responsible for providing their advanced clinical expertise to Chronic Pain Clinic (CPC) clients and to the multidisciplinary team. Specifically, the CPC Senior Psychologist will assess, plan, recommend and apply current, individualised and evidence-based interventions and supports for clients with complex, chronic pain. The delivery of which will occur in the setting of one-on-one client consultations in the clinic, as well as in the facilitation of group programs. The successful applicant will have:
Current registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia as well as current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist A minimum of 5 years as a Grade 2 Psychologist Advanced clinical skills in the area of psychological assessment and intervention Extensive experience in the provision of psychological services to clients with complex health conditions and persistent pain Experience in delivering evidence based group and individual psychotherapy sessions
GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for all roles and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). Further pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, further immunisations. #J-18808-Ljbffr
