Psychologist or Neuropsychologist - Advanced (Intellectual Development Disability)

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Listed By: Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service on 12 Feb 2025 Position: Psychologist or Neuropsychologist - Advanced (Intellectual Development Disability) Remuneration: $144,991 - $151,289 per annum, $5,557.50 - $5,579.89 per fortnight, $73.12 - $76.30 per hour Make a difference in a brand-new, purpose-built facility. Join our innovative team dedicated to supporting consumers with Mental Health conditions and Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD). Work alongside highly trained Psychiatrists in the IDD field and collaborate with the Queensland Centre of Excellence for IDD, accessing training and professional development opportunities. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who need it most. About The Gold Coast Intellectual, Developmental Disability Mental Health Service The IDD mental health team is a new, specialist, community-based mental health service. We provide support, education, and training to consumers, families/carers, and treating teams, and advanced healthcare to young people and adults with complex neurodevelopmental conditions and co-occurring mental health disorders. About Your New Role In this highly skilled and close-knit team, you will have the opportunity to shape service delivery, establish team processes, and refine referral pathways. You will contribute to leading service improvements, education, training, and research initiatives ensuring a strong foundation for future growth in this field. Join our supportive team where you will play a pivotal role in driving best practices and enhancing outcomes for consumers with complex needs. Key Responsibilities Apply advanced knowledge and evidence-based clinical management principles of cognitive, developmental, neurological, psychiatric, and sensory disabilities for patients. Deliver advanced level psychological or neuropsychological assessment, formulation, brief intervention, and positive behaviour support planning. Provide expert guidance to service planning and lead implementation of evidence-based reviews. Contribute to clinical governance and professional competence, providing advanced training and supervision to psychologists, psychology registrars, and higher education students. Qualifications and Experience A tertiary degree in Psychology. AHPRA Registration. Driver Licence. Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Hepatitis B. Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required. Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed. Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost). Benefits of Working with Gold Coast Health Flexible work options. Training and Professional Development opportunities. Monday to Friday role. Brand new facility with modern amenities. Diverse Work Culture. 12.75% super + Salary Packaging. 17.5% leave loading. Permanent full-time or permanent part-time (one full-time position or several part-time positions, hours negotiable). Temporary full-time and temporary part-time (one full-time position or several part-time positions, up to 12 months with the possibility of extension, hours negotiable). Base salary ranging from $144,991 - $151,289 per annum, $5,557.50 - $5,579.89 per fortnight, $73.12 - $76.30 per hour. About Gold Coast Health Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care. More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts. Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities. Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction, and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle. A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best. Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong. #J-18808-Ljbffr