Psychologist - Advanced (Behaviour Response Team) (Bundaberg and Fraser Coast)
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Auckland CBD, Auckland
Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)
Full time
Remuneration value up to $167,587 p.a. (AUD)
Posted 3h ago

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme

Your opportunity:

The purpose of this role is to deliver high quality, evidenced based advanced Psychology services to clients of the Behaviour Response Team (BRT), as part of an interprofessional team to support adult patients presenting with significantly changed behaviours, due to a cognitive impairment or disability.
The role will include targeted & timely specialised assessment, behaviour management plan development, communication, engagement, education and support to staff providing client care.
This position reports to the Team Leader Integrated Care Rehabilitation, Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The role will also have a professional reporting line to the Executive Director of Allied Health.

Prior to being made an offer of employment, you will be required to demonstrate immunity to the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox) and Pertussis (whooping cough).

From 9th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB). For further information regarding TB please visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $167,587 p.a., comprising salary between $140,767 - $146,883 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5) (Two Permanent Full Time Positions available, 76 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2410WB595515

Other benefits include:

Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
Professional Development Allowance
Professional Development Leave
Flexible work arrangements
Lower cost of living

Discover Bundaberg and the Fraser Coast

Bundaberg is where the coastline meets the country, four hours' drive north of Brisbane. It is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery. The Fraser Coast is known for its diverse, natural landscapes and laid-back lifestyle. This destination with a difference is home to Fraser Island, incredible whale watching encounters, family-friendly beaches, history and culture.

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'
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