Psychologist - Senior (Eating Disorders)

Permanent part time opportunity to deliver high quality, evidence based clinical psychology services to consumers with complex eating disorders within the acute mental health unit at Metro North – Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital. The role provides leadership within the multidisciplinary team and care is delivered with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery and rehabilitation framework.| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |**About the role**Permanent part time opportunity to deliver high quality, evidence based clinical psychology services to consumers with complex eating disorders within the acute mental health unit at Metro North – Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH). The role provides leadership within the multidisciplinary team and care is delivered with a focus on planning and provision of clinical care and therapeutic interventions within a recovery and rehabilitation framework.**About you**Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:* As a member of the multidisciplinary team, deliver contemporary high level clinical psychology services that are based on valid and reliable evidence, are in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, and performed with a high degree of independence.* Utilise effective communication skills to optimise clinical outcomes and work cooperatively and effectively with consumers and carers; the multidisciplinary team; other Hospital and Health Services including other mental health services; government and non-government support agencies, General Practitioners, and Private Practitioners.* Provide clinical leadership and participate in the identification, development, implementation and evaluation of quality, service improvement and/or research activities that enhance the delivery of psychological services, procedures and protocols that support the continuum of care, improve consumer care and contribute to the development of an innovative inpatient unit.**Health Equity**It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.**Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health*** Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases* Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous ( )* Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave* 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers* Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas* Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balanceBe part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: ( )**Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.****APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED**- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*- *Hold down the control (Ctrl) button and use your computer mouse to select multiple options*#J-18808-Ljbffr