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The Clinical Psychologist will work within the multi-disciplinary Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry and Suicide Prevention services at Sydney Children's Hospital Randwick (SCH). The Clinical Psychologist will work collaboratively with team members in the assessment and treatment of young persons admitted to SCH who present with a range of psychological symptoms. The Clinical Psychologist is expected to have experience in individual psychological assessment and the delivery of evidence-based treatments, including but not limited to cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy.

What you'll be doing

The Clinical Psychologist will work within the multi-disciplinary Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry service at Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick (SCH). The Clinical Psychologist will work collaboratively with team members in the assessment and treatment of young persons admitted to SCH who present with a range of psychological symptoms. The Clinical Psychologist is expected to have experience in individual psychological assessment and the delivery of evidence-based treatments, including but not limited to cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and dialectical behaviour therapy.

Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology; registration with Psychology Board of Australia AHPRA and practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology or eligible to progress to same

Clinical skills and expertise with mental health problems of child and young persons

Understanding of psychological issues that can arise in children and young people diagnosed with an acute or chronic illness

Demonstrated understanding and application of a range of evidence-based treatments for a range of psychological disorders

Demonstrated capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the Application Guide for vaccination requirements.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, to assist in preparing your application.

Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination is required for all NSW Health staff in line with the recent NSW Government Public Health (COVID-19 Vaccination of Health Care Workers) Order 2021 (including any amendments):

Applicants are required to provide evidence of their first and second dose of a COVID-19 vaccination

If you have a medical reason and cannot be vaccinated:

A? ?form must be completed by a GP?or?Medical Practitioner.

An exemption to the Public Health Order requirements will only be considered if you are unable, due to a medical contraindication, to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Applications Close: 08/05/2022