Neuropsychologist (Grade 2) - ABI Full-time Job

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed term position until 3rd January 2025
• Part time at 32 hours per fortnight
• Neuropsychologist Grade 2
• Location - Caulfield: Department - ABI Rehabilitation Service- Inpatient
• Join a supportive team that is committed to professional development and continuous improvement
• Option to work one additional day per week until late July 2024

The Department

Psychology Services is an Allied Health Department, providing inpatient and ambulatory care services to Rehabilitation, Aged Care, Transitional Care and includes the Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Inpatient service.

The Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Neuropsychologist or Neuropsychology Registrar to provide psychological services to the ABI inpatient service.

You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive neuropsychological assessments, formulating diagnoses, and preparing clinical reports for inpatients, as well as being involved in developing and implementing behaviour support plans.

Skills/Requirements

• Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• An approved degree with a major in psychology and post-graduate qualifications (Masters or Doctorate) in Neuropsychology
• Candidates must hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and have endorsement or eligibility to enter into a registrar program to achieve endorsement in Neuropsychology.
• Australian working rights
• Full Covid-19 and 2023 Influenza vaccination
• Be willing to undergo a Background Check

Desirable

• AHPRA Endorsement as a Clinical Neuropsychologist
• Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists

Staff Benefits

• Portable long service leave from other public health services
• Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
• Great work life balance & located close to public transport and cafes

For more detail on the role please download the attached Position Description
Enquiries to Luke Delaney Principal Neuropsychologist ABI PH: 9076-7423 or l.delaney2@alfred.org.au

Applications close at 11.00 pm on Thursday 28th of March 2024.

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au