Clinical Neuropsychologist

Job type:
Part time

Organisation:
Eastern Health

Salary:
Salary not specified

Occupation:
Medical

Reference:
33168

Clinical Neuropsychologist

• Permanent, Part Time Experience work-life balance
• Richmond, Turning Point Close to cafes and public transport
• Generous salary + super + salary packaging

Turning Point &
Eastern Health

Turning Point is a national treatment, research and education centre that provides leadership in the alcohol and drug, gambling and mental health sectors in Victoria and beyond. Combining innovative research in the clinical, population health and policy fields, with service innovation, surveillance, system enhancements, capacity building and specialist support, Turning Point assists services, communities and the Victorian government to respond to current and emerging alcohol and drug and gambling issues.

Turning Point is part of Eastern Health, the largest public health provider in the eastern suburbs, providing a comprehensive range of high quality acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services.

About the role

The Clinical Neuropsychologist provides evidence-based neuropsychological assessment, consultation, education and training for the Turning Point Statewide Addiction Neuropsychology Service located within our Richmond based Turning Point offices. Turning Point is a National Addiction Treatment Centre that provides treatment, education and research with the neuropsychologist's role being embedded within the Specialist Clinical Services Team. The neuropsychologist's role is to possess advanced knowledge and skills of methods, principles and practices related to the delivery of neuropsychology assessment and interventions to consumers with co-occurring mental health, cognitive difficulty, alcohol or substance use problems and forensic issues.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Qualifications &
registration:

• Hold a Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical Neuropsychology that has been approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).
• Holds endorsement, or working towards eligibility for endorsement in the Approved Area of Practice of Clinical Neuropsychology.

Skills:

• Demonstrated competence in neuropsychological assessment and clinical case formulation that involves the integration, interpretation and reporting of data gathered during assessment, including from clinical interview and history taking, behavioural observations and administration of standardised procedures.
• Experience in the application of clinical neuropsychology in a variety of settings.
• Demonstrated commitment to supervised practice including the capacity to critically reflect and appraise one's own clinical practice in all current work settings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a responsive, efficient and high quality neuropsychology service
• Proven ability and commitment to work collaboratively with patients, significant carers, members of multidisciplinary team and external agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate well-developed organisational skills, including sound work practice skills and planning, and the ability to manage time, and workforce demands.
• Effective interpersonal skills, particularly in communication, leadership and conflict management, in order to facilitate team functioning.

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role. An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster &
Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here !

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly &
  supportive team
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team .

Values in Action:
Respect for all Safe always Partnering in care Learning and improving every day

Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.

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