Psychologist - Adult Mental Health

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About the Role 

The psychologist will work with consumers at CCU along with their families and/or carers to provide evidence based psychological assessments and interventions. The psychologist will work with a diverse range of consumers who are experiencing significant mental health issues and associated psychosocial difficulties. Additionally the psychologist will provide secondary consultation to the multidisciplinary team and other stakeholders regarding the engagement, assessment, formulation, treatment and management of consumers. The psychologist is required to provide supervision to grade 2psychologists and students. 

Key result areas:

• Provide evidence based psychological intervention for individuals and/or groups at the CCU. 

• Provide a comprehensive range of psychological assessments including diagnostic, cognitive and personality assessments. 

• Assist with diagnostic clarification, formulation and treatment planning. 

• Prepare psychological reports, and provide effective verbal and written feedback to referrers, consumers and their families/ carers and other professionals supporting their care. 

• Develop and implement behavioural support plans and other management plans as required. 

• Offer a psychological perspective (e.g., understanding of the theories of human behaviour and psychopathology) to the treating team and other relevant stakeholders.  

• Supervise Grade 2 psychologists and students on placement as directed by Discipline Senior or delegate 

• Identify and refer to appropriate ongoing psychological support as part of discharge planning. 

• Actively participate in own supervision and professional development. 

• Actively participate in reaching operational business Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and participate in department meetings and other meetings when requested or required. 

• Ensure quality, timeliness and relevance of psychological services are provided. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Nathan Alkemade on 0484 124 400.

Psychologist Gr 2 Position Description can be found here

Psychologist Gr 3 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.

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 27th November 2024.