About the role

• The Psychology Professional Lead (QFMHS) is responsible for clinical leadership and governance of the psychologists in the Community arm of the QFMHS and for the development and management of specialist forensic psychology services.
• This position provides professional leadership, consultation, supervision and clinical input utilising a high level of knowledge and expertise in the field of forensic mental health as well as contributing to the training of staff, skill development and the development and review of training, research, policy and clinical practice guidelines.
• This position also contributes to the strategic direction for psychology services across MNMH-RBWH and the broader MNMH stream.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated advanced level of psychology clinical knowledge, expertise and skill and the application of current evidence based practice and clinical services of a complex nature to mental health consumers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence clinical practice through the provision of advanced clinical advice and professional advocacy to senior managers and other stakeholders on psychological service delivery and improvement opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and provide discipline specific leadership in a multidisciplinary team, within a consultation and liaison model. High-level oral (e.g., negotiation, problem solving skills and provision of training) and written communication skills (e.g., provision of reports)
• Demonstrated ability to independently provide specialist psychological services of a complex nature in forensic mental health cases.

 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 salary packaging ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice )
• 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 balance

Be 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: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: MH553257

 Close date: Wednesday 3^rd April 2024

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