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GRADE 3 SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST

Chronic Pain Clinic

• Permanent Full Time
• 80 hours per fortnight (including ADO every 4 weeks)
• Grade 2's looking to move to Grade 3 encouraged to apply! 

About GV Health

GV Health is the main healthcare provider in the Goulburn Valley region, servicing a broad catchment area of approximately 120,000 people. We are the largest permanent employer in the region with over 2,600 employees spread across our five main sites.  

To meet the evolving healthcare needs of our community we have completed Phase 1 of our redevelopment project which includes a five-storey Inpatient Unit building, expanded theatre capacity, new Critical Care Unit, a state of-the-art Dialysis Unit and an extension of the current Emergency Department.

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Our Region

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Community Connector Program: We offer 1:1 relocation consultant support for new employees to assist with finding housing, childcare/education (if applicable), partner employment (if applicable), social groups & integration into our community to assist in the transition to Shepparton, regional Victoria. Click the link for more information: Community Connector Program

About the role

GV Health are seeking a Grade 3 Senior Psychologist or a Grade 2 wishing to transition to Grade 3, to join the Chronic Pain Clinic on a part time basis 4 days per fortnight. This is a continuously developing service for the region with a focus on the assessment, care planning and management of people experiencing chronic pain. Team members include a medical specialist, nursing coordinator, social worker, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, exercise physiologist, dietitian, enrolled nurse and allied health assistant.

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 role will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary team playing a key role in leading service planning and development and quality activities.

Our offer to you:

• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to help create some important work/life balance
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding reward and recognition program

Applications close: 12 December 2023

Three (3) COVID-19 vaccination doses are a mandatory requirement for this role and seasonal Influenza vaccination (where mandated). 

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement.

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.