Assistant Psychologist (3662)

Basic Purpose of the role

The Psychologist is responsible for meeting with patients to identify problems emotional, mental and behavioral in their lives.

Through observation, interviews, and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential disorders.

The Psychologist will ensure the delivery of International standards of care in accordance with established National and International practices, policies and procedures.

of the role

Contribute to developing Allied Health service standards and ensure they are consistently met.

Acting as a role model, they will deliver high clinical and operational performance standards by developing and supporting the Allied Health Service team.

Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.

To market, promote and profile the service to patients, referrers and the general public and to undertake business development activities.

Other responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of age appropriate patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments.

Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.

Review relevant literature, synthesise evidence-based materials, and translate complex behavioural health concepts.

Provide referral services to internal and external therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities.

Provides strong crisis assessment and crisis management skills.

Carry an active caseload as required by service demand.

Operates independently under broad direction to promote a co-operative and effective environment for patient care within the facility.

Demonstrates clinical expertise in specialty.

Utilises evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards that guide practice improvement initiatives.

Compliance guidelines

Participates in quality management activities as assigned and at a personal level of accountability, i.e. accreditation process.

Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.

Participate in the Hospital’s Quality and Audit Programmes and evaluate the impact of new practices.

Participates in the formulation of Quality Assurance programs in line with strategic direction.

Participates on relevant committees and on special projects as required.

Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Ensures all allied health staff maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Functions as a clinical resource to all Staff and acts as liaison with other disciplines and departments.

Promotes positive public relations with patients, peers, medical staff and members of the general public.

Collaborates with personnel from non-clinical department/disciplines regarding issues that may negatively impact patient care; facilitate solutions as needed.

Maintain a positive work environment for staff and promote team efforts, promote and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

Adheres to the policies of Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines in all work practices.

The position does have heavy exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

The position requires high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.

Emotionally self-aware, practice self-control, able to empathetically interact and understand the team and their needs and demonstrates effective management of relations to ensure team success and better patient care outcome.

Acts as a role model for all staff.

Maintains a personal record of continuing education attendances, (direct or indirect).

Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership and management.

Bachelor degree in the field of Psychology; and Postgraduate Doctoral degree (example: Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., D.Clin.Psy) from an approved psychology faculty or an educational faculty with focus on psychology.

Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.

BLS certification.

Not less than 2 years post graduate experience as an Psychologist in a large hospital or rehabilitation setting.

Physical requirements

The position requires a considerable amount of physical work.

The individual must be able to quickly manoeuvre throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.

The following denote the key physical requirements for the job which may require: Standing, Simple Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Operation Machinery / Equipment, Lifting / overhead reaching, Twisting, Climbing / Balancing, Crouching / Squatting and Reaching.

In addition the position requires office work involving extensive use of the computer and interdepartmental coordination. Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting and walking, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout the facility and lift up to 13 kgs.

Basic Purpose of the role

The Psychologist is responsible for meeting with patients to identify problems emotional, mental and behavioral in their lives.

Through observation, interviews, and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential disorders.

The Psychologist will ensure the delivery of International standards of care in accordance with established National and International practices, policies and procedures.

of the role

Contribute to developing Allied Health service standards and ensure they are consistently met.

Acting as a role model, they will deliver high clinical and operational performance standards by developing and supporting the Allied Health Service team.

Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.

To market, promote and profile the service to patients, referrers and the general public and to undertake business development activities.

Other responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of age appropriate patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments.

Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.

Review relevant literature, synthesise evidence-based materials, and translate complex behavioural health concepts.

Provide referral services to internal and external therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities.

Provides strong crisis assessment and crisis management skills.

Carry an active caseload as required by service demand.

Operates independently under broad direction to promote a co-operative and effective environment for patient care within the facility.

Demonstrates clinical expertise in specialty.

Utilises evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards that guide practice improvement initiatives.

Compliance guidelines

Participates in quality management activities as assigned and at a personal level of accountability, i.e. accreditation process.

Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.

Participate in the Hospital’s Quality and Audit Programmes and evaluate the impact of new practices.

Participates in the formulation of Quality Assurance programs in line with strategic direction.

Participates on relevant committees and on special projects as required.

Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Ensures all allied health staff maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Functions as a clinical resource to all Staff and acts as liaison with other disciplines and departments.

Promotes positive public relations with patients, peers, medical staff and members of the general public.

Collaborates with personnel from non-clinical department/disciplines regarding issues that may negatively impact patient care; facilitate solutions as needed.

Maintain a positive work environment for staff and promote team efforts, promote and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

Adheres to the policies of Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines in all work practices.

The position does have heavy exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

The position requires high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.

Emotionally self-aware, practice self-control, able to empathetically interact and understand the team and their needs and demonstrates effective management of relations to ensure team success and better patient care outcome.

Acts as a role model for all staff.

Maintains a personal record of continuing education attendances, (direct or indirect).

Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership and management.

Bachelor degree in the field of Psychology; and Postgraduate Doctoral degree (example: Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., D.Clin.Psy) from an approved psychology faculty or an educational faculty with focus on psychology.

Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.

BLS certification.

Not less than 2 years post graduate experience as an Psychologist in a large hospital or rehabilitation setting.

Physical requirements

The position requires a considerable amount of physical work.

The individual must be able to quickly manoeuvre throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.

The following denote the key physical requirements for the job which may require: Standing, Simple Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Operation Machinery / Equipment, Lifting / overhead reaching, Twisting, Climbing / Balancing, Crouching / Squatting and Reaching.

In addition the position requires office work involving extensive use of the computer and interdepartmental coordination. Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting and walking, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout the facility and lift up to 13 kgs.

Basic Purpose of the role

The Psychologist is responsible for meeting with patients to identify problems emotional, mental and behavioral in their lives.

Through observation, interviews, and tests, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential disorders.

The Psychologist will ensure the delivery of International standards of care in accordance with established National and International practices, policies and procedures.

of the role

Contribute to developing Allied Health service standards and ensure they are consistently met.

Acting as a role model, they will deliver high clinical and operational performance standards by developing and supporting the Allied Health Service team.

Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff at all levels, interdisciplinary teams, executive officers and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.

To market, promote and profile the service to patients, referrers and the general public and to undertake business development activities.

Other responsibilities

Responsible for the implementation and delivery of age appropriate patient care congruent with the mission, vision and values of the organisation.

Provide assessment and recommendations for appropriate treatments.

Diagnose and treat various mental, emotional, and behavioural disorders.

Review relevant literature, synthesise evidence-based materials, and translate complex behavioural health concepts.

Provide referral services to internal and external therapists, clinics, and treatment facilities.

Provides strong crisis assessment and crisis management skills.

Carry an active caseload as required by service demand.

Operates independently under broad direction to promote a co-operative and effective environment for patient care within the facility.

Demonstrates clinical expertise in specialty.

Utilises evidence-based practice to develop and implement standards that guide practice improvement initiatives.

Compliance guidelines

Participates in quality management activities as assigned and at a personal level of accountability, i.e. accreditation process.

Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost, and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.

Participate in the Hospital’s Quality and Audit Programmes and evaluate the impact of new practices.

Participates in the formulation of Quality Assurance programs in line with strategic direction.

Participates on relevant committees and on special projects as required.

Maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Ensures all allied health staff maintains confidentiality regarding patient/staff information.

Functions as a clinical resource to all Staff and acts as liaison with other disciplines and departments.

Promotes positive public relations with patients, peers, medical staff and members of the general public.

Collaborates with personnel from non-clinical department/disciplines regarding issues that may negatively impact patient care; facilitate solutions as needed.

Maintain a positive work environment for staff and promote team efforts, promote and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

Adheres to the policies of Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines in all work practices.

The position does have heavy exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

The position requires high exposure to infectious wastes such as blood and body fluids that mandate the wearing of gloves, masks and goggles for every actual or potential exposure.

Emotionally self-aware, practice self-control, able to empathetically interact and understand the team and their needs and demonstrates effective management of relations to ensure team success and better patient care outcome.

Acts as a role model for all staff.

Maintains a personal record of continuing education attendances, (direct or indirect).

Demonstrates evidence of ongoing professional development in leadership and management.

Bachelor degree in the field of Psychology; and Postgraduate Doctoral degree (example: Ph.D., Psy.D., Ed.D., D.Clin.Psy) from an approved psychology faculty or an educational faculty with focus on psychology.

Maintains valid, current licensure from own country.

BLS certification.

Not less than 2 years post graduate experience as an Psychologist in a large hospital or rehabilitation setting.

Physical requirements

The position requires a considerable amount of physical work.

The individual must be able to quickly manoeuvre throughout halls, stairways and patient rooms in response to hospital emergencies.

The following denote the key physical requirements for the job which may require: Standing, Simple Grasping, Fine Manipulation, Operation Machinery / Equipment, Lifting / overhead reaching, Twisting, Climbing / Balancing, Crouching / Squatting and Reaching.

In addition the position requires office work involving extensive use of the computer and interdepartmental coordination. Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting and walking, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout the facility and lift up to 13 kgs.