Psychologist

Employment Type : Fixed term / Part-Time - Maternity Leave Cover

Hours : 32-40 hours per fortnight (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

Salary : As per EBA for Grade 3 Clinical Psychologist

Location : O'Connell Family Centre, Canterbury

Upload with Application : Resume, cover letter, and all relevant qualifications

Contact :

Keira McMahon Manager / Director of Nursing keira.mcmahon@mercy.com.au, 8416 7602

Dr Aiyesha Melnicenko Director of Psychology AMelnicenko@mercy.com.au 0403 917 099

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About the opportunity

Mercy Health O’Connell Family Centre is an early parenting centre located in Canterbury that focuses on the needs of vulnerable families and young children. Our programs provide child-focused parenting skills to promote safe child development. Services include residential, day stay, educational and group programs for families with children aged 0-4 years.

Grade 3 Clinical Psychologist position based in Canterbury

32 - 40 hours per fortnight, fixed-term part-time, (Tuesday to Thursday) maternity leave cover

Liaise with O'Connell Family Centre Psychiatrist and clinical staff

Promote excellence in clinical practice and family-centred care

Provide monthly clinical supervision for staff

Provide supervision to registrars or students

Be able to commence employment as soon as possible.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will have :

Full registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or working towards endorsement

A minimum of five years of professional experience as a fully registered Psychologist

Ability to engage with complex families with young children (0 - 4 years) who present with a range of biopsychosocial issues

Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other members of the O'Connell Family Centre team

As a senior Clinical Psychologist, assess the psychological needs of families attending O'Connell Family Centre, provide brief interventions, liaise with referral sources and clients to ensure appropriate ongoing care as required

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining :

A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?

Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.

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The team at Mercy Health is as wonderfully diverse as the patients, residents, clients and communities we support. We’re proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA). Mercy Health strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.