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Job Summary: Caulfield VIC Part-time, Permanent $84,500 - $95,000 a year

Job Details: Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory, to inpatient and home and community based services.

Permanent part-time (15 hours/week) based at Caulfield Hospital
Grade 2 - (Salary Range: PK1-4 $84.5K-95K)
Specialist Statewide Service
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Community Rehabilitation Team
Excellent professional development opportunities
Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing
Five weeks annual leave per annum
THE DEPARTMENT

Alfred Health's ABI Community Rehabilitation Team provides community based rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The Community Team is part of a specialist statewide ABI rehabilitation service that includes a 42-bed inpatient ward a 4-bed transitional living service.

The clinical work is diverse, interesting and often complex. Frequent presenting issues include psychological disorder, emotional distress, behavior management, grief and adjustment.

THE GRADE TWO POSITION WILL INVOLVE

Delivery of high quality psychological assessment and intervention services to individuals with ABI and their families.
Commitment to a patient centered and goal directed approach to psychological service delivery.
Considerable liaison and joint work with other clinicians. Teamwork is core to the service.
A capacity to collaborate effectively within the interdisciplinary clinical team and with patients and their families.
Opportunity for research.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

An approved degree with a major in psychology and post graduate qualifications (Masters or Doctorate) in Clinical Psychology.
AHPRA Registration as a Psychologist is required.
Desirable

AHPRA endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist is desirable but we will consider applicants intending to complete the Registrar program.
Clinical experience in and knowledge of the psychological consequences of ABI.
Demonstrated skills and experience in psychological treatment, behavioural assessment and management and psycho-education of clients with ABI, developmental disorders or mental health conditions.
Experience working in community based settings and outreach roles.
The ABI Service provides psychologists with access to regular clinical supervision and opportunities for continued professional development. The successful applicant will join a dedicated and supportive team of psychologists.

Enquiries: Luke Delaney, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist, ABI Rehabilitation Service or Michelle Farquhar, Manager ABI Community Rehabilitation Service, Tel: 9076 7423

Closing Date: Sunday 3rd November, 11PM

Applications to be submitted electronically via The Alfred Health website www.alfred.org.au

Alfred 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.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au