International Health and Medical Services (IHMS)
International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) is a large Australian based organisation that specialises in providing compassionate and professional multidisciplinary medical care in challenging environments. We primarily work with governments and large private organisations to deliver industry leading service to patients.
We are globally recognised for our unique expertise and offer fantastic opportunities to undertake meaningful work with patients where others can’t. We offer opportunities for people to learn and grow their skills and knowledge in a caring organisation focusing on professional development and clinical excellence.
Job description:
- Exceptional opportunity to be part of a well-established organization
- Work between Monday to Friday office hours on a casual basis
- Real job satisfaction from providing help to people in need on a daily basis
Are you a Psychologist ready for your next challenge? Join a friendly and multidisciplinary team to provide healthcare services on a casual basis based at Villawood, NSW.
The Role
In this role you will be delivering evidence-based psychological services in an Immigration Detention Centre clinic through assessment, case formulation and case management, structured interview techniques and therapeutic interventions. Key responsibilities:
- Triage referrals; conduct mental health assessments
- Identify, assess and follow up persons who are at risk
- Ensure high standards of psychological care within 1-2-1 sessions or in groups
- Provide clinical reports to internal and external stakeholders
The Benefits
- Working with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.
- Be recognised, well-acknowledge and rewarded
- Multidisciplinary, dynamic and collaborative team
- Opportunities to expand your career and support an Australian and international network
- Free parking available onsite
- Be part of a large, well respected medical organisation.
Profile description:
To be considered you must have the following:
- Full working rights in Australia
- Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
- A minimum of 3 years post registration experience. Detention or corrections experience highly desirable
- Proven experience with clinical coordination / case management and risk assessment within the mental health environment
- Experience in assessment and diagnosis of mental health disorders, and provision of Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy and other evidence-based focused clinical psychological strategies
- Experience working with Electronic Medical Records as well as excel and word programs
IHMS welcomes you to Apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. Only suitable shortlisted candidates will be contacted.