Clinical Psychologist Registrar Grade 1 & Clinical Psychologist Grade 2

CRVCID 736540

This is a Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time, Fixed Term Full Time and Fixed Term Part Time appointments, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

We have multiple positions available

Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG) are seeking qualified and skilled Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Psychologist Registrars to join our Department of Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology to provide Site Wide Leave relief across acute, rehabilitation, aged care and mental health settings.

Want to know more? We encourage you to contact  Hyranthi Kavanagh, Consultant Clinical Psychologist/ Head of Department on 08 615234***or ***************@health.wa.gov.au 

Position Profile:
We are seeking dedicated Clinical Psychologists (Grade 2) / Clinical Psychologist Registrars (Grade 1) to join our Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychologyteam and provide evidence-informed psychological assessment, formulation driven psychological interventions to hospital inpatients and outpatients  across diverse clinical specialties. 

The successful Clinical Psychologist applicant/(s) will work within an interdisciplinary and professional team context, performs a clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service with individuals, couples, families, groups, other professionals, across Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group in a site wide leave relief capacity. Provides clinical supervision to Clinical Psychology Registrars and Trainees. 

The successful Clinical Psychologist Registrar applicant/(s) will work within an interdisciplinary and professional team context under clinical supervision, provides a clinical, consultant, education and research psychology service to individuals, couples, families, groups, across Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospital Group in a site wide leave relief capacity.. As a registrar you will be provided with weekly clinical supervision, professional support and access to Registrar Development, Support and Supervision group within the Department to assist you to achieve your competencies and progress to full registration as a psychologist with area of practice endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Both Positions shall practice in accordance with laws and ethical standards governing psychological practice as per the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) and SMHS policies and guidelines.

About our Department:
We are a dedicated and dynamic team of Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists at Fiona Stanley Fremantle Hospitals Group (FSFHG), providing inpatient and outpatient specialised psychological services tailored to needs of the individual patient and their family/carers. Working within a multidisciplinary team, we offer comprehensive assessments, formulations and interventions for children, adults, and older adults with complex medical, chronic health, cognitive, rehabilitation and mental health needs. Our goal is to enhance patient outcomes through evidence-informed, holistic care, supporting engagement with treatment and rehabilitation. We also provide education and consultation to hospital teams. We are committed to prioritising ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and quality improvement and clinical research to ensure continuous improvement in our services.

Area Profile:

Fiona Stanley Hospital (FSH) is a 783-bed tertiary hospital offering a range of health services including the State Rehabilitation Service, a comprehensive cancer centre, purpose-built mental health unit, maternity, paediatric and neonatal services, and the State Adult Burns Service. FSH also delivers specialised services such as heart and lung transplantations and hyperbaric medicine.

Fremantle Hospital is a 300-bed specialist hospital focused on providing high-quality aged care, mental health, secondary rehabilitation, planned surgeries and medical services.

Fiona Stanley Hospital Cockburn Mental Health Facility is a 75-bed voluntary inpatient facility inpatient mental health facility in Cockburn for women’s mental health disorders, eating disorders and alcohol and other drug detoxification and recovery support. 
SMHS delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth.

Our vision is Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in our Strategic Plan here.

Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.

How to Apply:

Your application should include:

1. A current resume which summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements.
2. A statement of no more than 4 pages, responding to the selection criteria 2, 3, & 4 (see attached job description form for Grade 1 or Grade 2, depending on which position you are applying for).
3. Please identify two referees, a current line manager and a clinical supervisor. 
4. Evidence of a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology and eligibility for full registration and endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Psychology Registrar status with the Psychology Board of Australia is a requirement for this position. 

These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.

Employee Benefits

Our employees enjoy a range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):     

• Professional Development Opportunities and Study leave/assistance      
• Flexible working arrangements      
• Flexible leave arrangements      
• Other professional and location-based allowances