Psychologist - Redcliffe Adult Mental Health Team

Job Description

About the role Permanent full time opportunity to deliver a competent level, evidence based clinical psychology services as a member of an integrated, multidisciplinary mental health team for people with persistent and disabling symptoms of mental illness, their carers and relevant stakeholders with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery framework.About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values: Exercise increasingly independent clinical judgement and core problem solving skills and appropriate risk management strategies to a complex caseload with supervision from a more senior clinician, commensurate with level of knowledge and clinical expertise. Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team by providing routine psychological advice and contribute to the development of treatment and discharge planning and service provision. Actively engage in continuing professional education and clinical supervision to develop clinical practice knowledge and expertise and to maintain relevant credentialing requirements as defined by Metro North Mental Health Allied Health Services. This includes participation in service area, Psychology meetings and data collection requirements. Health Equity It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases. Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging. Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave. 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers. Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas. Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: . Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED #J-18808-Ljbffr