Psychologist - Senior (Hervey Bay)

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

Your opportunity: 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Psychologist with experience in an acute mental health inpatient setting to join our team. The Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service has opened a 22 bed Acute Mental Health Inpatient Unit in Hervey Bay with an established multidisciplinary team to better service our consumers. The Senior Psychologist will have the below responsibilities:

• Provide high level clinical, specialised Mental Health and psychology assessment, counselling and brief intervention to mental health consumers within a multidisciplinary mental health Team.
• The position is responsible for providing consultancy, education and supportive or therapeutic programs for individuals and specific target groups.
• The Psychologist-Senior position utilises broad psychological knowledge and clinical skills to independently manage a complex case load including the ability to effectively analyse and make clinical decisions to deliver a range of evidence based therapeutic interventions.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $82,821 p.a., comprising salary rates $64.64  - $69.56 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Permanent Part Time, 40 hours p.f.). (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2604WB680146

Other benefits include: 

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

Discover Fraser Coast   

The Fraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes, laid-back lifestyle and mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. This destination with a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listed K'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incredible whale watching encounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfresco cafes, shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city of Maryborough.   

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'