Psychologist - Senior (Prison Health Services)(Maryborough)

Wide Bay Hospital & Health Service – Maryborough QLD

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

- To implement the provision of psychological support to prisoners, identified by health staff at the Maryborough Correctional Centre, as requiring ongoing assistance to manage their recovery from substance misuse secondary to chronic pain or prescription/illicit substance use.
- This position applies high level Psychology knowledge, clinical skills and clinical expertise, leadership, consultation, and qualified supervision in the provision of psychological support to prisoners with chronic pain and/or substance misuse issues within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service.
- The position requires a significant level of independence and personal accountability, including independent professional judgement in problem solving and clinical management, handling of a complex caseload beyond that of routine day to day clinical practice, without the need for direct regular clinical practice supervision.
- The position contributes to service development, education, and research in the work unit.

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%)



(HP4) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2610WB694408

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:

- Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
- Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
- Access to extensivesalary sacrificingoptions to maximise your take-home pay
- Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Wide Bay, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Fraser Coast

TheFraser Coast, known for its diverse, natural landscapes,laid-back lifestyleand mild climate, is located just a quick 45-minute flight north of Brisbane. Thisdestinationwith a difference is the stepping off point to the World Heritage-listedK'gari (Formerly Fraser Island), the location of incrediblewhale watchingencounters and has arguably the safest family-friendly beaches in Queensland. Stroll along the Hervey Bay esplanade for alfrescocafes,shops, picnic areas, playgrounds and vibrant marina, or soak up the history and culture in the provincial city ofMaryborough.

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📌 Psychologist - Senior (Prison Health Services)(Maryborough)
🏢 Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service
📍 Maryborough