• Are you a clinical psychologist has a passion for working with people with cancer and other chronic conditions? 

• We are seeking an experienced and innovative clinical psychologist to join the Psychosocial Cancer Care & Palliative Care Team

• Permanent, 16 hours per week

• Work across Fitzroy and Kew sites

About the Role

The senior clinical psychologist will provide a range of high quality psychological services embedded within the team of psychiatrists, psychiatry trainees and a music therapist.

Responsibilities

• Psychological therapies

• Crisis intervention and assessment

• Development and evaluation of team self-care

• Critical incident and staff debriefing

• Clinical teaching in the area of psychology within as part of the educational programme in palliative care

• Conducting audits and other quality activities to further develop and improve psychology services for cancer and palliative patients

Allocation is currently 4 sessions per week of clinical work, inclusive of participation in multi-disciplinary team meetings at fixed times in the week.

Classifications for this position will range from PL1 - PL4 ($108,279.60 - $123,905.60 per annum, pro-rata)

Your contribution

• Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychology.

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency;

• Post graduate qualification in Clinical Psychology

• Minimum of five years’ full time equivalent, post-registration experience in clinical psychology preferably working with people and their families with chronic physical health, or mental health vulnerabilities and people with advanced illness.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and experience in a range of clinical interventions including CBT, DBT, Schema and ACT, with specific demonstrated expertise in delivery or development of evidence-based treatments relevant in the area of mental health.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both as a member of a multidisciplinary team and independently.

• Highly developed interpersonal, time management and communication skills

• Demonstrated evidence of integration of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills, critical thinking and analysis in their daily practice.

• Current and satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check.

What we Offer

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

• Car parking (Kew only)

• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation

• Career development & advancement encouraged

• Culture of continuous improvement

About the Department of Psychosocial Cancer Care & Palliative Care

The Department of Psychosocial Cancer Care and Palliative Care provides holistic medical and psychological care to patients with cancer or a life limiting illness, and their families, through our clinical work, teaching and research.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides an extensive range of adult clinical services across our Fitzroy, Kew and Truganina sites.

We warmly encourage applications from talented people of all backgrounds, including those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, LGBTQIA+, and people of all ages, cultures, and identities. Our mission is to create an environment that reflects and supports the rich diversity of the community we serve.

Together, we celebrate our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence, making SVHM a unique, safe and welcoming place to work.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

How to Apply

To apply, click the 'Apply' button. You will be prompted to create a Workday candidate profile and upload your current resume and cover letter.

Enquiries for this role can be directed to: Justin Dwyer, Consultant Psychiatrist, Department of Psychosocial Cancer Care & Palliative Care [email protected]

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements and we will be able to adapt to these for you.

We encourage you to apply early, as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be found.

If you would like a copy of the Position Description, please contact [email protected] and include the JRnumber.

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