Psychologist

About Us  

ADF Health Services provides integrated healthcare services to Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia.  As part of this contract, Serco, in partnership with Bupa, provide defence-ready clinical and support staff across 50+ on-base locations nationally, ensuring that ADF personnel have access to quality on-site medical care. To learn more please visit  www.serco.com/ahsc    

About the Role 

In your new Part time Psychologist role, you will work Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 0730 to 1600 at Lavarack Health centre. This role is part of a of a multidisciplinary team supporting the diverse mental health needs of military members.  Referrals will come from a variety of sources; the member, medical team and Command, offering diversity in presentations and support requests. The support you will offer begins with initial intake and assessment with flexibility to accommodate presenting need. There is scope for the use of psychometrics and engagement in treatment that capitalises on your skills, interests and scope of practice. You will have autonomy to manage your caseload including oversight and case management of externally referred cases and the provision of internal treatment to Defence members. Additionally, your management of crisis presentations, risk assessment and risk management planning is supported within a multi-disciplinary team. 

About You 

You are a passionate and dedicated mental health professional who is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to those in need. With excellent communication and listening skills, you take pride in your ability to make your patients feel comfortable and safe in your hands. You are empathetic and compassionate and understand the importance of this in making a difference to those in need of mental health services. You are a respectful and professional person who demonstrates exceptional moral values in everything you do. You are passionate about providing health services and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support delivery of the highest standard of care to patients. 

About Lavarack Health Centre

Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia.  It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment.  The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members.  It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0700-1630 Monday – Friday

To be successful in this role, you will have:  

• The highest levels of personal integrity and ethical behaviour. 
• Current unconditional and unrestricted registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 
• Minimum 2 years post graduate experience in the last 5 years in mental health in a primary health or specialist mental health setting undertaking comprehensive mental health assessment and delivering a range of evidence based 'Focussed Psychological Strategies' as defined under the Medicare Schedule. 
• Recent participation in Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities in accordance with AHPRA. 
• Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (HLTAID009) certification. 
• Knowledge of relevant State/Territory policies and procedures and national standards governing mental health practice (desirable). 
• Knowledge of the ADF Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2018-2023 (desirable). 

Rewards & Benefits  

• Be part of an amazing culture, based on the values of trust, care, innovation and pride 
• Gain access to Global Employee Networks that embrace diversity and inclusion 
• Meaningful work supporting defence personnel 
• Referral Programs 
• Paid annual and personal leave 
• Paid CPD leave for permanent employees 
• Paid volunteer leave and leave for reservists 
• Provision of uniform 
• Variety of lifestyle discounts through the Serco Benefits program including discounts with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas and more! 
• Plus, ongoing 24/7 immediate mental health and counselling support via our Employee Assistant Program (EAP) 

Join Us  
If you are inspired to make a positive difference and would like to be considered for this opportunity, submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. 

For a confidential chat, please contact Sarah via sarah.bonzer@serco-ap.com

If you would like to learn more about these and other opportunities available, please visit  https://www.sercocareers.com/ADF-Health-Services  to find out more.