Position overview

The RACS Psychology and Counselling team in the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged, and Community Services (RACS) comprises Clinical Neuropsychologists, Clinical Psychologists and a Rehabilitation Counsellor. The team works closely with our multidisciplinary colleagues and have a pivotal role in promoting client centred outcomes across the inpatient and outpatient settings.

Supervision is available for the PBA registrar program. Supervision is provided by a Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist who is a Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) approved supervisor for Clinical Neuropsychology Area of Practice Endorsement.  Opportunities also exist for the provision of supervision and training of other staff and students.

The overall functions of the Clinical Neuropsychologist will:

• Promote positive client outcomes through the provision of high-quality clinical services, networking, health promotion activities and education in/across designated areas or units as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide individual or group service delivery.
• Perform normal professional work under general professional guidance.
• May perform novel, complex, critical or difficult tasks with professional supervision.
• Participate in the supervision and training of other staff, as directed.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under limited direction of the Manager RACS Psychology and Counselling service you will promote positive patient outcomes through the provision of Clinical Neuropsychological assessments and interventions for clients engaged in inpatient and ambulatory rehabilitation or aged care services. You will:

1. Provide appropriate skilled neuropsychological assessment and intervention across a range of clinical areas, with support.
2. Exercise independent judgement on routine matters and perform novel, complex or critical tasks under professional supervision, decreasing as expertise increases.
3. Liaise with carers and other service providers as required.
4. Active contribution in the development, analysis, evaluation and planning of services in specific area of work, as required.
5. Actively contribute to education programs for area of clinical service delivery.
6. Active contribution in the organisation as appropriate and the implementation of clinical governance activity, quality improvement projects, research programs, and health promotion in areas relevant to service.
7. Participate in supervision, continuing professional development and performance appraisal and development.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this classification level that support the effective operation of the organization.

Competencies

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

1. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive.

Qualifications

Essential

• Postgraduate Psychology qualification - Masters/Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
• Hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia under AHPRA.

Desirable

• Enrolled in (or eligible for enrolment) the Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar Program for Area of Practice Endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Essential

• Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months paid work experience, post-qualification, in a related/relevant organisation/service.

Desirable

• Previous experience working with a multidisciplinary team in an acute care setting
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Prior to commencement

Appointment to this position is conditional on being granted and retaining appropriate clearances:

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct.
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.

1. Proven ability to provide skilled Clinical Neuropsychology assessment and interventions, consistent with the Psychology Board of Australia’s Area of Practice Endorsement competencies in Clinical Neuropsychology.
2. Ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
3. An understanding of how to evaluate clinical services through quality initiatives, and to contribute to planning and development of the service to meet the needs of the clients.
4. Well-developed written and oral communication skills with a proven ability to successfully interact and work collaboratively with patients, and carers.
5. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.