Neuropsychologist - PGNH In-Reach Team

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Our Journey - The Older Adult Mental Health Service 

Monash Health's Older Adult Mental Health provide services of assessment and treatment for people generally over the age of 65 years, who have a psychiatric disability and or Neurocognitive Disorder with associated Behaviours of Concern (BoC) requiring treatment. The Older Adult Mental Health Service also has strong relationships with the Residential Aged Care Services, providing mental health services to the three Psychogeriatric Nursing Homes (PGNH):

• Mooraleigh Hostel 
• Allambee 
• Chestnut Gardens 

The Older Adult Mental Health Service has two main site, one in Kingston and the other in Endeavour Hills. This position is situated in the Kingston site, a great location if you are living close to the CBD or in the South East Sector. 

About the PGNH In-Reach team 

The Monash Health Residential Aged Care Service is comprised of five Residential aged care facilities, amongst these residential care facilities are three facilities that are designated ‘psychogeriatric’ and receive funding from the Mental Health Branch of the Victorian Department of Health. These three residential facilities are the key population group targeted by the PGNH In-Reach Team, the facilities are as follows: 

• Mooraleigh Hostel 

• Chestnut Gardens - The Avenue 

• Allambee Nursing Home 

 The PGNH In-Reach team provide a multidisciplinary team approach to mental health consumers residing in one of Monash Health’s three PGNH facilities ensuring residents receive ongoing mental health and behavioural management. The In-Reach service oversees complex mental health specialised treatment as well as assisting the facility staff in effectively managing behaviours of concern.  

About You  

You are an energetic as well as determined Neuropsychologist, either already working as a P3 or a highly experienced P2 ready to take the next step in your career. You communicate effectively, both written and verbally. Your ideas to improve service delivery through research and Quality Improvement Activities are always welcomed. As a dedicated neuropsychologist in public health you care about patients and deliver quality psychological services. Your track record includes demonstrated success in the following areas: 

• Provide comprehensive cognitive assessments 

• Assist the Multidisciplinary Team in diagnosing and addressing consumers with issues related to cognition and decision making.  

• Contribute to behaviour management and treatment planning in conjunction with Multidisciplinary team and external stakeholders 

• Engagement in quality processes of continuous improvement, and research initiatives 

What you need: 

• Hold current general registration as a psychologist and endorsement in Neuropsychology through AHPRA 

• Hold supervisor endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) for Higher Degree programs and Registrar Supervision (primary and secondary) or working towards same 

• Working with Children’s Check and Police Check 

• Clinical experience in mental health services 

What’s in it for you? 

This role provides scope for an experienced P2 seeking to progress to P3 and can be considered as a P2 until you meet the EBA requirements for a P3.  

• Genuine career opportunity to influence and shape the role of a neuropsychologist within an established and dynamic team. 

• being part of a team that is receptive to new ideas, that their ongoing practice development enables excellence in patient care and experience.  

• Support, mentoring and development from a highly experienced and well regarded leadership team and senior psychologist 

• Satisfaction derived from improving the outcomes and quality of life of consumers. 

As an employee of the largest public health service in Victoria, you will also have access to salary packaging, onsite staff car parking and gym and a generous Employee Assistance Program. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Augusto Cruz, Manager on (03) 9265 1750.

PGNH Inreach P2 Neuropsychologist Position Description can be found here

PGNH Inreach P3 Neuropsychologist Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 30th October 2024.