Senior Neuropsychologist

Job Description:

Excellent benefits including salary packaging
Fitzroy location
Permanent Part Time (16 hours per week)

About the Role
A 12-month locum position for a Clinical Neuropsychologist has become available in the Clinical Neurosciences Department.

The neuropsychologist is required to provide high-quality comprehensive evidence-based evaluations of cognitive and psychosocial function in patients with a wide variety of neurological and medical conditions. They will be working in a small team of part-time neuropsychologists who consult to a wide variety of departments across the hospital. The successful candidate will be able to work independently but collaboratively and contribute to the smooth running of the Unit including triaging referrals and providing secondary consultation to referrers.

Comprehensive assessment of cognitive and psychosocial functioning of people referred to the Neuropsychology Unit from both inpatient and outpatient services.

Provision of feedback and treatment recommendations both to referrers and patients including participating in multidisciplinary team meetings as appropriate.

Assist in the management of referrals to the Neuropsychology Unit.

Participate in peer supervision within the Neuropsychology Unit.

Classifications for this position will range from Psychologist Grade 3 PL1 PL4 ($108279.60 - $123905.60 per annum pro-rata).

Your Contribution

Capacity to supervise post-graduate neuropsychology trainees.

All applicants must hold a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Applicants must hold endorsement as a Neuropsychologist or be enrolled in the AHPRA Registrar program and working towards endorsement.

AHPRA approved supervisor status (for post-graduate neuropsychology trainees).

Applicants must be eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Current National Criminal History Check or willing to obtain

What we Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives with regular events and programs
Confidential solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy CBD at our doorstep close to some of Melbournes best cafes public transport and lots of carparks.
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement

About Neuropsychology
The Neuropsychology Unit at St Vincents serves Neurology Neurosurgery General Medicine Rehabilitation as well as other departments across the hospital.

Working at St Vincents
St Vincents Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion Justice Integrity and Excellence.

Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

For further information contact: Dr Catherine Meade Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist (Manager) Neuropsychology Unit on (03).

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
Please visit our website for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming safe equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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