Senior Manager Mental Health Programs

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Snr Psychologist
Remuneration: $115,175 per annum - $124,803 per annum plus super and annual leave loading
Location:  Hunter New England Sector – Based at Hamilton
Closing Date: 24 March 2024

ABOUT US

NSW Ambulance is an integral part of the NSW Health system that must work together seamlessly to deliver services to the community of NSW. We take a values-based leadership approach putting our people at the centre of everything we do, striving to deliver our mission of Excellence in Care through our CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

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ABOUT THE ROLE

NSW Ambulance Senior Staff Psychologists are experienced psychologists who provide personal or workplace support to staff in addition to NSW Ambulance Peer Support Officers, Chaplains, Grievance Contact Officers and an external Employee Assistance Psychological Services (EAPS) provider. The Senior Staff Psychologists are located within various operational management teams around the state to deliver services locally, and are part of the multidisciplinary Staff Health team, based at the Sydney Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park.

The role of the Senior Staff Psychologist is to provide evidence-based psychological services to staff, volunteers and contractors in a high tempo, rapidly changing environment, as agreed upon in consultation with the Principal Psychologists. These services include personal and organisational risk mitigation, a range of assessment services and brief clinical interventions such as employee support, the delivery of Psychological First Aid and post-incident support, consultation and advice. Senior Staff Psychologists also work within the organisation to build workforce wellbeing and capacity by providing voluntary Well Checks, advice to management, training, and education.

The Senior Staff Psychologist also provides an advice and consultation service to managers regarding the psychological and emotional health of employees, as well as other issues which impinge on the health and wellbeing of staff. The Senior Staff Psychologist provides advice to local Peer Support Officers, Chaplains and Grievance Contact Officers in relation to their roles. The Senior Staff Psychologist evaluates services as required by the Principal Psychologists and participates and contributes to quality improvement initiatives, and the delivery of specialist training. The position will also participate in other tasks which support the Principal Psychologists and activities of NSW Ambulance as a whole. Please refer to the Role Description and Position Conditions and General Info for further information.

Please note: This is a temporary full time position for a period of eight (8) months with possible extension.

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE (for eligible employees)

Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:

•  A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more
• Allocated Days Off (ADO): Once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees
• Additional Public Holiday
• Opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging
• Novated leasing, lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible fulltime employees)
• Extensive staff support programs available to all staff and families – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Health coaching service available to all staff providing individualised support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Access to External Clinical Supervision, Internal Clinical Supervision, Group Supervision and a supportive team of other Snr Staff Psychologists.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following experience and capabilities:

• Minimum 10 years post-registration experience as a psychologist
• Experience in evidence-based assessment and treatment of conditions associated with exposure to trauma
• Experience working with or demonstrated knowledge of First Responder communities
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments with energy for special interest projects or research
• Capable, autonomous psychology professional with a strong history of ethical practice
• Skilful use of interpersonal abilities to support comfortable engagement with our diverse workforce

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the role for you, please attach a resume as well as providing answers to the 3 pre-screening questions - we look forward to hearing from you!

Question 1: Describe how your experience working with first responder, emergency or similar organisations equips you to provide psychological support to staff as an internal resource at NSW Ambulance?

Question 2: Providing one or more examples outline your previous experience working with clients presenting with distress in context of traumatic exposure. What other considerations are there in working with this population?

Question 3: Provide an example of your handling of complex professional boundaries.

To discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Kim Cooper, Principal Psychologist –Staff Lead via: Kim.Cooper@health.nsw.gov.au

Please note: To be eligible for Permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.