At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychological support to young cancer patients and their families.
- Company: Join Calvary Mater, a leader in health services and research.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, fitness programs, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people facing cancer.
- Qualifications: Must be an AHPRA-authorised psychologist with relevant postgraduate qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Calvary Mater Newcastle is currently seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our team (leave relief opportunity). In this role, you will provide psychological support to adolescent and young adult patients (aged 15-25) diagnosed with cancer, as well as to their family members or carers. The position involves working with individuals facing a range of psychological, emotional, and medical challenges related to cancer diagnosis and treatment.
DUTIES:
- Provide an excellent standard of care by way of evidence-based assessment and intervention of psychological problems for young people with cancer and their families.
- As a member of a multidisciplinary team, provide psychological assessments of all allocated patients and plan for appropriate action.
- Communicate effectively with all key stakeholders and document assessments, interventions, case plans and other significant information in the medical record.
- Engage in clinical research.
ABOUT YOU:
- Psychologist authorised to practice by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Completed or near completion of post-graduate Clinical or Health Psychology program at a recognised University.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based psychology practice for the range of psychological disorders and problematic issues commonly occurring in adolescents and young adults in cancer.
- Experience in cognitive-behavioural therapy and other evidence-based interventions in individual and group settings.
This role requires the successful applicant to:
- Have unlimited working rights in Australia.
- Successfully complete pre-employment checks including reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
- Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.
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