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.
- Parental Leave Position until 6th of October 2025
- Fixed Term Part Time (16hrs per week)
- Grade 2 or 3 Neuropsychologist
- Located at Caulfield Hospital - Community Rehabilitation Program
- Great staff benefits! 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
About the Team
Alfred Health Community Rehabilitation Program provides Home and Centre Based rehabilitation as well as Falls Clinic services. The service's focus is on the provision of goal-directed, community-based rehabilitation for clients following injury or hospitalisation. The Community Rehabilitation interdisciplinary team comprises physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians, a neuropsychologist, a clinical psychologist, allied health assistants, rehabilitation medicine doctors, community health nurses and social workers.
About the Role
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and skilled Neuropsychologist to join our interdisciplinary team.
The position involves the provision of Neuropsychology assessment and treatment programs, liaison with team members to assist with goal setting and treatment planning, and provision of education to clients and their families/carers.
Qualifications and Experience Required (Grade 3)
- Minimum five years of clinical experience.
- Specialist skills in assessment and management of psychological disorders and behaviour.
- Recent experience in rehabilitation or aged care.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate and modify service delivery in accordance with evidence-based practice.
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills to promote teamwork.
- Strong theoretical knowledge and experience in the application of Neuropsychology in the areas of Neurology and Geronotology.
- Demostrated participation in professional development relevant to the position.
- Ability to take initiatives and respond to changes in caseload.
- Please refer to PD for Grade 2 capabilities.
Staff Benefits
- Regular clinical and operational supervision
- Access to a range of professional development activities through both Community Rehabilitation Program and the Psychology Department
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance.
- On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
- Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services.
- Easy public transport access and discounted staff car parking
More information: https://www.alfredhealth.org.au/services/hp/community-rehabilitation-program
Shortlisting for this position may commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
If you are interested in this position and would like any further details, please contact David Harrower (Acting Manager, Community Rehabilitation Program) on 0419 770 237 or Lynda Katona (Director of Psychology) on 0402 071 138.
Applications closing 11pm AEST, Sunday 27th October 2024.
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