Research Officer (Clinical Psychologist) - Mental Health - [Archived Advertisement]

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 16 hours per week up until 31/10/2024
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ476057
Application Close Date: 01/04/2024
Interview Date Range: 03/04/2024 – 10/04/2024
Contact Details: Lana Lahifi – 02 9616 4205 | Lana.Lahifi@health.nsw.gov.au

About You

• Hardworking and Enthusiastic person who is passionate about research and making a real difference.
• Exceptional experience in all aspects of research in early child development.
• Outstanding report and great writing skills.
• Ability to be flexible.

About the Opportunity 
Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service is recruiting for a Clinical Psycologist to complement and enhance their current department.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

What You'll be Doing
To provide leadership and research capacity resources to the Head of Academic Unit, Child Psychiatry unit in the Infant child and Adolescent Mental Health Service with aim of improving outcomes for children and adolescents. This will include clinical assessments, both qualitative and quantitative, intake assessments of clinical trial patients, working with families, close liaison with other SWSLHD staff in consumer care, working with other project staff on developing the ehealth interface, ethics, governance and database work. This position will provide research support and the seamless translation of research evidence to Clinical practice and policy where relevant in a preventative framework that would improve outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Where You'll Be Working 
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

1. Clinical Psychologist: With full registration with a Master’s degree or higher clinical psychology or some other clinical areas recognised in psychology.
2. Relevant research experience in mental health field, psychology, epidemiology, health services research or relevant discipline, and/or substantial relevant work experience
3. High level of skills working within a relevant research field with evidence of research output, productivity, and a strong capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team
4. Demonstrated ability and experience in successful grant applications and industry funding along with excellent report writing and manuscripts preparations for publications
5. High level statistical skills in two or more of: epidemiology, biostatistics, statistical modelling and capacity to oversee large and complex databases and use up-to-date electronic data management programs
6. Detailed, practical knowledge of key statistical packages such as SAS, STATA, R, SPSS, M-PLUS, and demonstrated evidence of application with relevant research outputs
7. Demonstrated leadership skills with excellent interpersonal Communication skills and the relate with a broad range of professional colleagues, Clinical and administrative staff, research partners and research participants
8. Demonstrated skills in capacity building, research supervision with evidence of research output and demonstrated proficiency in outcome measurement, data collection and evaluation
9. Attention to detail, accuracy, precision, ability to work unsupervised and take imitative and lead a team
10. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

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Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au   

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South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

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