- Cover Maternity Leave position – Part-time Position (0.6FTE) until the end Dec 2023.
- World-class facility
- Great people & work environment
When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O`Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.
The Role
An opportunity exists for an experienced Clinical Psychologist or Specialist Counsellor to join our team, on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE – 3 days per week). The successful candidate will provide benchmarked professional counselling and therapy services to Lifehouse patients and their families.
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Clinical Doctorate/Master’s Degrees in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Doctorate/Master’s Degree in Social Work and Membership of the appropriate Professional Organisation (AASW or APS)
- Knowledge of a wide range of psychological assessment procedures and specific training and experience in cognitive behavioural and other therapies on an individual and group basis.
- Experience in an acute healthcare setting
- Evidence in providing appropriate and evidence-based psychological treatments and ability to provide patient management.
- Experience in working with people with cancer and demonstrated knowledge of psychosocial issues for patients with cancer.
- Ability to apply for a Medicare provider number.
Desirable Qualifications/ Skills/ Knowledge
- Knowledge of community resources, particularly services for cancer patients.
To Apply, please click “Apply Now” and submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how you meet the selection criteria.
Applications will close :
To find out more about this role, please contact Toni Lindsay, Allied Health Team Lead at [email protected] or 02 8514 0208.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by Chris O’Brien Lifehouse you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Information regarding this Policy is available on our careers website: http://www.mylifehouse.org.au/aboutlifehouse/careers/
At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply