"Clinical Psychologist"

Job Description:

• RECOVER Injury Research Centre
• Part-time (60%), fixed-term position through to 30 June 2027
• Full-time equivalent base salary will be in the range $115,645 - $129,654 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at the STARS facility within the Herston Health Precinct

About This Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to take part in the cutting-edge MIRRA-funded INSPIRE Feasibility and Pilot Trial. The trial investigates the use of Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET) in combination with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for the treatment of driving anxiety in individuals who have experienced motor vehicle crashes.

Your role in this trial will be delivering manualised CBT and VRET interventions, conduct screening and post-intervention assessments, and contribute to intervention co-design, data collection, and dissemination activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Clinical service delivery: conducting candidate screening and diagnostic interviews, assisting with integrating VR technology into therapeutic practice, providing in person and telehealth therapy sessions, and monitoring participant progress.
• Intervention development and co-design: co-design VRET scenarios and CBT manuals, developing exposure hierarchies and integration into VR environments, and ensuring interventions are evidence based and clinically appropriate for end-users.
• Research and evaluation: managing trial data in accordance with ethical standards and contributing to feasibility and safety assessments of interventions.
• Collaboration and engagement: working within a multidisciplinary research team, engaging with the Consumer Advisory Group, and liaising with external partners and healthcare providers.

About You

• Completion of a postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology and full registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in evidence-based treatments for anxiety disorders, particularly CBT.
• Experience delivering psychological interventions in both face-to-face and telehealth formats.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Experience working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Additionally, candidates with experience in the delivery of exposure therapies as well as experience with research data collection will be highly regarded.

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Trevor Russell at recover@uq.edu.au.

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:

• Resume
• A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section