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Psychologist - Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
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Psychologist - Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
Psychologist – Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
Employment Details
- Classification: Psychologist Level 2/3 (Position Number: PN 23690)
- Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary (6 months with possibility of extension or permanency)
- Location: University of Canberra Hospital, Bruce, ACT
- Salary:
- P2 Salary: $91,026 – $117,896 (plus 12.5% Super)
- P3 Salary: $123,014 – $133,492 (plus 12.5% Super)
- Closing Date: 12 July 2024
- Section: Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital
- Flexible salary packaging with fringe benefits tax concessions
- Flexible working conditions
- 12.5% superannuation
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program
About the Role
We are seeking a **motivated and skilled Psychologist to join the Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU). This dynamic opportunity involves working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, recovery-oriented care in inpatient and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide psychological assessments, formulations, and interventions tailored to individual needs.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver bio-psychosocial rehabilitation services.
- Support consumers in developing skills for independent living and facilitating community reintegration.
- Maintain a therapeutic and supportive inpatient environment alignment with recovery-focused principles.
- Option to engage with the Adult Mental Health Day Service (AMHDS) at an outpatient level.
- Contribute to rehabilitation planning, ongoing monitoring, and discharge coordination.
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This role offers a unique opportunity to work across inpatient and community settings within a supportive and skilled team.
Position Requirements
Classification Criteria
- Psychologist Level 2:
- Minimum 12 months of paid, related clinical experience.
- Psychologist Level 3:
- Minimum 3 years (preferably 5) of relevant experience.
--- For detailed duties, refer to the Position Description.
Pre-Employment Requirements
All successful candidates must comply with:
- A pre-employment National Police Check.
- Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
- CHS credentialing and scope of practice requirements for allied health professionals.
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How to Apply
Please submit your application online with:
- Your CV (or resume)
- A 2-page response to the selection criteria (provided in the Position Description)
*Note: applications submitted through an external recruitment agency will not be considered.
Canberra Health Service (CHS) Overview
CHS provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community-based health services in the Australian Capital Territory. Key commitments include:
- Delivering person-centered care and community trust.
- Core values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful, and Kind.
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives strongly encouraged:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
- People with disability
- LGBTQIA+ community members
- For further details, contact Tanya Muller at (02) 5124 0220 or tanya.muller@act.gov.au.
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