Psychologist - Casual
Core
Provide advanced psychological assessment, formulation, and evidence-based treatment (individual and group) to children, adolescents, and adults with diverse mental health concerns in an acute psychiatric setting.
Role type
Senior IC clinical psychologist (Grade 2)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans, therapeutic group programs, and coordinated care within a multidisciplinary team
Domain
Mental health / Psychiatry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment and formulation, Individual psychological therapy, Group program development and facilitation, Treatment planning and review, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Clinical leadership, Quality improvement, Professional and ethical practice
Preferred skills
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema-Focused Therapy
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and develop clinical formulations; Deliver evidence-based individual therapy to children, adolescents, and adults; Develop and facilitate therapeutic group programs; Monitor consumer progress and adapt therapeutic approaches; Collaborate with psychiatrists, medical practitioners, and nursing staff; Contribute to clinical practice development and quality improvement initiatives; Maintain accurate clinical records and uphold consumer confidentiality.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
