Clinician

Clinician

The Clinician contributes to the research project “Improving mental health outcomes through parent and teacher engagement in school-based early intervention” in partnership with Sydney Catholic Schools, which aims to evaluate the acceptability and effectiveness of school adapted parent training intervention matched to the individual needs of young children with disruptive behaviour problems delivered within a Catholic school setting in South West Sydney.

With direction from the Project Coordinator and Chief Investigator, the Clinician will work with a team of experienced clinicians to provide assessment and treatment with school adapted Parent-Child Interaction Therapy to families of children with disruptive behaviour problems.

This position is based at the University of NSW in the School of Psychology, however the Clinician will be required to work in Smithfield, NSW.

NOTE: THERE ARE X3 ROLES AVAILABLE.

About the role

• $100k - $107k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 3 Years
• Part time (up to 21 hours) – NOTE: This can be negotiated to a lower FTE

The role of Clinician reports to the Chief Investigator, Professor Eva Kimonis, and has no direct reports.

Specific responsibilities for this role include:

• Utilise knowledge and experience in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and its adaptations for children with limited prosocial emotions and for school delivery within a school setting to conduct intervention sessions and associated assessments with families and teachers/educators of young children with disruptive behaviour problems.
• Deliver training in psychological and behaviour management strategies to teachers/educators and provide them with occasional classroom support.
• Perform research and administrative activities as required to support the research project.
• Accurately and completely record session documentation and data backup to facilitate quality data collection for the trial.
• Actively contribute to regular clinical supervision sessions with clinical psychologist supervisor to problem-solve clinical quandaries relating to assessment and treatment of research participants.
• Liaise with key stakeholders in the project team and participating schools to ensure successful outcomes for both the project and participants, maintaining confidentiality and discretion in line with standard professional practices.
• Contribute to process and procedure improvement where appropriate and in relation to the research project.
• Actively contribute to team meetings and investigator meetings and perform any other duties as directed by the Chief Investigator. Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Cooperate with all health and safety policies and procedures of the university and take all reasonable care to ensure that your actions or omissions do not impact on the psychosocial or physical health and safety of yourself or others.

About the successful applicant (Selection Criteria)

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Master’s degree or higher in a mental health field from an accredited postgraduate program.
• Current registration as a mental health service provider, as appropriate to field of study.
• Proven clinical skills in delivering evidence-based treatments for child mental health problems and child conduct problems in particular.
• Prior experience supporting a research project and knowledge of standard research protocols.
• Demonstrated previous experience working with children, families, and/or teachers.
• Bilingual capability in Arabic and English is highly desirable, particularly to support engagement with Arabic-speaking children and families.
• Interest and willingness to train in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and its adaptations for delivery in schools, with children with limited prosocial emotions (i.e., age inappropriate levels of guilt/empathy, insensitivity to punishment), and/or delivered face-to-face over the Internet. Prior training and experience in delivering behavioural parent training interventions for child conduct problems, particularly Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), is advantageous.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal communication skills to initiate and maintain effective stakeholder relationships whilst exercising discretion and confidentiality.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.