Position Purpose

The Clinical Psychologist (Perinatal) is a member of the Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry team within the Women’s Mental Health Service. Together with other members of the team, the Clinical Psychologist (Perinatal) is responsible for the provision of evidence-based psychological services to women treated at RWH.

The role is specifically focused on the development and delivery of group interventions to women in the perinatal period. Together with members of the CWMH, the Clinical Psychologist (Perinatal) will also participate in the development and implementation of relevant research and quality improvement activities.

Responsibilities & Major Activities

Clinical

• Provide psychological assessment to women who are patients of RWH who also have mental health problems, with a focus on perinatal mental health
• Provide evidence-based therapies to women who are patients of RWH who also have mental health problems, with a focus on perinatal mental health.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, care planning and case review
• Co-ordinate and develop group programs as appropriate

Research

• Assist in the design and implementation of research projects relating to women’s mental health undertaken by staff and/or students at RWH

Other Responsibilities

• Be aware of and work in accordance with Hospital policies and procedures, including Occupational Health and Safety, Infection Control, Equal Employment Opportunity and Confidentiality.
• Use of the Women’s electronic medical record (EMR) where required to fulfil the duties of this position.
• Be respectful of the needs of patients, visitors and other staff and maintain a professional approach to all interactions.
• Participate in team/service meetings and other organisational meetings as required
• Participate in quality improvement activities within the WMHS.
• Maintain accurate records and provide accurate reports and statistics as required
• Participate in the development and implementation of clinical guidelines and processes based on evidence of best practice in clinical psychology/psychiatry
• Participate in Mental Health service development as required
• Carry out clinical activities as directed by the Head of Clinical Psychology of the WMHS
• Provide mental health services (assessment and treatment) to patients referred receiving treatment in the gynaecology and oncology teams, as required
• Contribute as appropriate to activities and initiatives at RWH
• Your duties will include (but are not limited to) the following:

About you

To be successful within this role you will need to have:

Essential Criteria

• Registered as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with endorsement as a clinical psychologist
• A minimum of Masters level degree in Clinical Psychology
  • Experience in delivery of clinical psychology services in the perinatal setting
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and independently
  • Demonstrated competency in Microsoft Office suite products, use of email and internet searching skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in delivery of clinical psychology services in a general hospital setting
• Expertise in design and conduct of research and data analysis

Our offering

When you join the Women’s you unite with talented people who share your purpose and unwavering determination to advance health outcomes for all women. You will find a workplace that is collaborative, progressive and passionate about learning and working together in multi-disciplinary teams to ensure you find the exceptional in your everyday.

Our staff benefits program includes salary packaging, on-site car parking and childcare (subject to availability), alongside a range of discounted financial, lifestyle and wellbeing benefits provided by our staff benefit partners. To learn more, please visit: here.

We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited. The Women’s is committed to gender equity principles and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women/family violence matters.

The Women’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and social inclusion. We welcome applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTI.

It is a policy of the Women's to provide reasonable adjustments for persons with a disability. If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview process, please contact the hiring manager listed under 'Contact Person'

Ready to make the move?

For more information about the position, please see the Position Description attached and apply online by selecting “Apply Now” below.

All appointments to the Women’s are subject to a satisfactory clearance of Working with Children Check and Police Check.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Please be aware that in line with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all workers at the Women's regardless of role, will be required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Influenza Vaccination Requirement

In line with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, some health care workers are now required to have their flu vaccination to work in health care. Evidence of vaccination is required.

As this role fits into category B of the departments risk ratings, applicants will be required to have been vaccinated against influenza. Evidence of vaccination is required.

All applicants will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.

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