Academic Psychologist and Student Counsellor

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The School of Psychological Sciences is ranked in the top 75 Psychology Departments in the world and is at the forefront of excellence in research, teaching, and community engagement. We offer accredited undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Psychology with the largest suite of postgraduate programs in New South Wales. The school sits under the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences whose current education suite includes courses in clinical science, physiotherapy, medicine, exercise and sports science, public health, psychology, cognitive sciences, linguistics, audiology, and speech pathology. The faculty forms part of MQ Health, an integrated academic health sciences enterprise which incorporates Macquarie University Hospital and primary and speciality clinics. We foster a values-based culture of innovation and creativity to achieve excellence in teaching and to enhance the research performance of the University. We invest in developing the careers and wellbeing of our students and staff and expect all our leaders to live our values of Caring, Integrity, Teamwork, Ambition, Innovation, and Empowerment. About You You will be a highly motivated individual with training and experience in providing expert advice and support for the mental health and social stresses of young people. You will have tertiary and professional qualifications in psychology and hold Registration as a General or Clinical Psychologist. You will have experience in psychological assessment and treatment, including the assessment and management of psychological risk, and experience in implementing evidence-based short-term support and interventions. You will have an interest in the support mechanisms, development and unique challenges experienced by students studying in the field of medicine (or similar). You will have a passion for educating university students studying psychology and preferably have experience in developing teaching and leading aspects of curricula within a higher education setting. You should have demonstrated success using technologies associated with blended learning to ensure that the faculty's educational programs suit 21st century learners and provide an exceptional student experience. Selection Criteria Essential Criteria (Level B&C) Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practise as a General Psychologist (and/or currently endorsed with AHPRA in Clinical or Counselling Psychology). Demonstrated excellent skills in psychological assessment and treatment, including the assessment and management of psychological risk, and experience in the delivery of evidence-based psychological interventions, preferably with experience working with young adults or in an educational setting. Experience in teaching and learning in the field of applied psychology with evidence of delivering a high-quality student experience. Capabilities to effectively teach in the tertiary education sector, including an ability to develop and lead scholarly and innovative approaches to teaching and lea

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PRIMARY DETAIL Level B ($127,138 - $150,425) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading Level C ($155,236 - 178,523) plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading Full time, fixed-term position for 1 Year Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde The Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences is seeking to recruit a practising psychologist, endorsed in a relevant field such as clinical or general psychology, to join the School of Psychological Sciences as an academic in the University's technical/industry/commercial job family. The traditional academic component of this role (50%) will involve teaching undergraduate and/or post-graduate psychology students in an area relevant to the applicant's qualifications and/or experience. The non-traditional academic component (50%) will involve practising as a counsellor and mental health support for medical students enrolled in the Macquarie University, Doctor of Medicine, and to lead the student support function for the Macquarie MD. This role will provide counselling and mental health support functions for medical students, with an understanding of the environment and challenges medical students may encounter as they progress through their course. Based in the School of Psychological Sciences, this role ensures separation between the counsellor and faculty staff involved in teaching or assessing in the Macquarie MD. Working with the Educational Services team, this role will provide advice and recommendations on reasonable adjustments, support and appropriate interventions, considering the stage, progress and development of the medical student within the degree context and progression requirements. This role also involves up to a 50% teaching role within the School of Psychological Sciences. Duties include teaching across the accredited undergraduate and postgraduate psychology courses within the school.

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