Psychologist Grade 4 - Developmental Paediatrics

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About the Role  

Join our team as a Grade 4 Psychologist on a Part Time Ongoing basis (0.2 - 0.3 EFT) at MMC Clayton, working within the broader Developmental and Community Paediatric Medicine team.  

This position provides Clinical Leadership of the Psychology and Allied Health team within the Developmental Paediatric Clinic, an interdisciplinary, tertiary-level service dedicated to the assessment of complex neurodevelopmental conditions (including neurological and genetic conditions) in children and young people from birth to 18 years of age.  

This is a Grade 4 Psychology position. Grade 4 Psychology positions are highly experienced psychologist who have an area of practice endorsement and are board approved supervisors. They have demonstrated high level knowledge and skills such that they maintain the standards through developing policy, monitoring and improving performance in others and driving education.   

The specific focus of the position is to provide evidence-based psychological services to patients with neurodevelopmental differences in the domains of social-communication, cognition, intellectual function, and emotional and behavioural regulation, in addition to difficulties in academic and/or adaptive functioning. These concerns typically arise in the context of suspected neurodevelopmental conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Intellectual Disability (ID), Specific Learning Disorders (SLD), and Communication Disorders (CD). Patients also present with co-occurring challenges such as anxiety, sleep disturbances, and feeding difficulties, alongside complex psychosocial factors influencing their overall functioning.  

About You  

Some technical skills, knowledge and experience required of the successful applicant includes (but not limited to):   

• Expert knowledge of the methods, principles and practices of providing evidence-based, best practice assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation of children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions.  

• Training and experience in psychological assessments tools in the paediatric context including the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS-2), Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V), Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT-III), Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence (WPPSI-IV), Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales (VABS-3), Behaviour Assessment System for Children (BASC-3) and Child Behaviour Checklist (CBCL).  

Further details of key result areas, scope of work, professional responsibilities, specific and general requirements can be found in the attached detailed Position Description. 

Why you will love working with us  

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:

• A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team.  

• Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring.  

• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs.  

• Salary packaging.  

• Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

Our Culture and Values 

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. 

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. 

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. 

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. 

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.