Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term Appointment - Until End June 2024
- Part Time, 0.4 -0.5 EFT (16-20 hours per week)
- Classification: Grade 2 Psychologist (PK 1-4)
- Based in Caulfield
The Department
The Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) provides a range of clinical and health promotion services for people of all ages who live, work or study within the local community. These multi-disciplinary services are provided in the centre, community or are home based. CCHS operates from the Caulfield Hospital site.
The Role
The psychologist is responsible for the provision of Psychology services including: counselling and related interventions, parenting support, group facilitation, coordination of care for clients, and appropriate and relevant formal assessment. The psychologist is a member of the Child Youth and Family Team, which is a multidisciplinary team that provides clinical services to children and families who live, work or study within the local catchment. Clients of the service present with mild-moderate developmental delay, and can be aged 0-18. The Psychologist is an integral member of the team, and works collaboratively to ensure the needs of this client group are addressed.
The Grade 2 Psychology position is within the Child Youth and Family team and will:
- Provide clinical services to children, youth and families within our local community
- Provide high quality counselling – individual and parenting
- Provide leadership with Family Violence and Protective matters
- Effectively engage with key stakeholders
- Facilitate parent emotion-coaching groups
Qualifications / Experience Required
- Approved degree in Psychology and full registration with AHPRA
- Relevant psychology skills and experience as evidenced by 3 or more years post qualifying experience
Benefits
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Discounted health insurance
- Opportunities for professional development
All enquires to Ilanit Whiteman on [email protected]
Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Monday 11th September 2023
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au