• Permanent part-time opportunity (16 hours per week)
• Up to $18,550 salary packaging benefits (lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay!)
• Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Petersham location

About us..

Royal Rehab Private Petersham is part of the Royal Rehab Group, a leading provider of disability and rehabilitation services. A 34-bed private rehabilitation hospital centrally located in Petersham NSW, Royal Rehab Private Petersham is close to public transport and with access to off street parking.

We provide the highest level of patient care through dedicated staff experienced in all major rehabilitation specialties. Multidisciplinary care is delivered to patients according to individualised patient goals and needs. Our sole focus is helping our patients achieve a better quality of life through rehabilitation, and we are constantly looking at new ways to help improve patient outcomes.

We know diversity makes Royal Rehab Private Petersham 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.

At Royal Rehab we are proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!!

About the role..

Join our dedicated team as a Psychologist and make a meaningful impact across our Inpatient, Day Program, and Outpatient services! As a key member of the Allied Health Department, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality Psychology services to our patients. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team and participate in our Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) programs.

If you're passionate about enhancing lives through compassionate and innovative care, apply now and take your career to the next level with us!

Key responsibilities include:

• To provide high quality, evidence-based Psychology services to patients across the RRPP service, including inpatients, Day Program patients and fee-paying/NDIS patients.
• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments for patients and their family/carers who are referred for Psychology input.
• Educate patients, families, carers and other team members on the emotional consequence of illness.
• Provide Psychology supports to staff on request in liaison with management.
• Liaise with referrers regarding patient progress.
• Work collaboratively with other members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the patient receives an integrated service that meets their needs.
• Contribute to clinical discussions and goal setting at case conferences, goal setting meetings and family conferences; chair meetings as required.
• Develop, document, and implement an appropriate client rehabilitation and discharge plan in consultation with patients, their family/carers and the multidisciplinary team.
• Operate effectively with minimal direct clinical supervision (dependent on level).

About you..

We are seeking a self-motivated and friendly individual with:

Essential criteria:

• Masters Degree in Psychology with minimum 12 months postgraduate experience.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• Eligibility for membership with the Australian Psychological Society.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound time management and organisational skills.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and professional growth and development.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience working within a private hospital or rehabilitation setting.
• Experience working with adults with physical or cognitive disability.
• Experience with staff and/or student supervision.

What we offer…

• Salary Packaging: Lower your taxable income and increase your take home pay
• Benefits: Fitness Passport & HCF Private Health Insurance discounts
• Career growth: Genuine career opportunities
• Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements
• Salary: Competitive remuneration
• Employee Assistance Program: Access to professional counselling and coaching for you and your immediate family
• Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team
• Culture: Friendly and close-knit team environment
• Proud to be Great Place to Work Certified!!

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 Private Petersham 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 click 'Apply Now' to start your journey with us!

Please note, only applicants that address this essential criteria will be considered.

Visit our Royal Rehab Private Petersham 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 Private Petersham is an opportunity to collaborate, grow and make a difference with an iconic organisation recognised as a leader in rehabilitation and disability support.

We do not provide sponsorship and no agencies please.

Further Enquiries:

Emma Scriven, Allied Health Manager

Phone: (02) 8585 4900

Email:  [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Psychologist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.