About the job
Up to $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year
Fitness Passport available
NSW Health AHO based in Ryde
Maternity leave cover, 16 hours per week
JAN 2024 - NOV 2024
About us..
Royal Rehab is a leading provider of rehabilitation services in brain and spinal cord injury. Our services also include neurological and general rehabilitation, supported independent living and specialist disability services. Our vision is a world without limits for people with disability, illness and injury.
Royal Rehab is renowned for our focus on research and innovation and sits uniquely as a provider of advanced rehabilitation and disability services including supported accommodation, private rehabilitation hospitals, a purpose-built resort for people with spinal cord injury and community services.
We know diversity makes Royal Rehab a great place to work and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the people we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
About the role..
Exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate Clinical Psychologist to join our dedicated Royal Rehab family in a temporary part-time role. The successful applicant will form part of a multidisciplinary team providing specialised inpatient rehabilitation in our Brain Injury Unit.
Key responsibilities include:
Rehabilitation focused and diagnostic psychological assessment of brain injury clients.
Provision of individual and group therapy programs.
Facilitation of team positive behaviour support meetings.
Assessment and monitoring of challenging behaviours, and writing individualised behavioural support plans and training of staff, family/carers in implementation of plans.
Design and implementation of programs utilising knowledge of the individual's clinical profile.
Provision of consultation, advice and education to clients, other professionals and family members/carers.
Establishment and maintenance of efficient reporting on client assessment and treatment.
Provision of advice, from a psychological knowledge base, to the team on how the psychological status of individual clients can impact on their rehabilitation program.
Prioritise workloads according to changing service priorities and to contribute to the regular review of these priorities in conjunction with the psychology professional leader.
Record client-related information according to Royal Rehab policy, with particular attention to balancing the need to promote inter-disciplinary communication and maintain client confidentiality.
Psychological report writing.
About you..
We seek a self-motivated and friendly individual with:
Clinical Psychology/Clinical Neuropsychology endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Demonstrated expertise in conducting psychological assessment and treatment, and the ability to adapt standardised approaches to meet the needs of clients with complex disability.
Knowledge of recognised diagnostic criteria and experience in the application.
Demonstrated experience in the provision of psychological therapy and the ability to adapt standardised approaches to meet the needs of clients with complex disability.
Demonstrated experience in preparing psychological reports for a professional audience, and interpreting reports for a lay audience.
Demonstrated competence in interpersonal communication, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Experience in working with people with a brain injury or other complex disability.
Knowledge of services and resources to support people with a brain injury & their families.
Previous experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
What we offer..
Salary Packaging: Up to $15,900 salary packaging per FBT year (potential $5,206 in tax savings)
Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
Salary: Competitive remuneration
Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
We are proud of our diverse and skilled team of passionate healthcare and support professionals committed to delivering the very best for the people we serve. A career at Royal Rehab is the opportunity to make a difference with a progressive and innovative organisation, built on a rich history of community care since 1899.
What’s next..
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, address the essential criteria in your cover letter and APPLY NOW to start your journey with us!
Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.
Visit our Royal Rehab careers page for more information:
www.Royalrehabgroup.com.au/careers/
The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including but not limited to a current criminal record check working with children
check, employment history and referee checks.
A career with Royal Rehab is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.
*All final applicants for this position will be requested to provide evidence of their COVID-19 vaccination immunisation record or medical exemption certificate as part of the recruitment process* We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.
Further Enquiries:
Annie Molejona, Clinical Operations Manager - Brain Injury Unit
Phone: (02) 9808 9009
Email: Annie.Molejona@royalrehab.com.au
&
Joe Hanna, Professional Leader - Psychology
Phone: (02) 9809 9019
Email: Joe.Hanna@royalrehab.com.au
Application Close Date: Friday 2nd February 2024