Senior Psychologist Pain Management - Grade 3

Permanent Part Time – 16 hours per week (0.42FTE) 

About the Role 

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychologist to join our experienced Psychology team. The position is located in Horsham, working within the multidisciplinary Persistent Pain Management Program. This role is supported by the Grampians Health Psychology Department located in Ballarat, providing the successful applicant with the opportunity to be part of a group of skilled and experienced public health psychologists. There is the option of being based in Ballarat and travelling to Horsham and there is flexibility with a mix of working onsite or from home. 

• Are you a Psychologist with experience advanced knowledge in pain management? 

• Become part of the multidisciplinary team providing care for patients across the Grampians Region 

• Clinical supervision, professional development and support available 

• Career progression opportunities 

• Thrive with us at Grampians Health, a newly formed identity coming together to provide worldclass healthcare closer to home 

Culture & Benefits 

At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset.  We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.

• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs

Key Responsibilities 

• Provision of advanced psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and intervention for Grampians Health clients in the pain management program 

• Participate and fulfil requirements of allied health and discipline specific orientation, induction, mentorship, supervision and performance management programs 

• Provide a leadership role within the department and Allied Health team 

• Assist the Director of Psychology in the provision of high quality evidence based psychological services 

• Actively participate in strategic planning, staff meetings, service development and other relevant forums 

Skills & Experience 

• Full registration under the Psychology Board of Australia with endorsement in the area of practice of Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology 

• Eligible for application for, or hold, approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia 

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the field of clinical psychology at a minimum P2 (or equivalent) level 

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with people at all levels 

• A commitment to person-centred care 

• Excellent knowledge of psychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention 

• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills 

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Interested? 

Click APPLY to submit your CV and Cover letter (please address the key selection criteria in your cover letter) or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Dr Sarah McKinnon, Director of Psychology on 0403 449 642, email sarah.mckinnon@gh.org.au for a confidential discussion. 

We're actively seeking candidates for these roles and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled. 

Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.

All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role dependent.

Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.