Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Registrar
Are you a Clinical Psychologist with excellent interpersonal and therapeutic skills, and a passion for delivering high quality patient care?
The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions.
The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patient's staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and a safe.
Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.
We are looking for a Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist (or Psychologist undertaking an Area of Practice Endorsement Clinical Registrar program) with a passion for excellence in clinical care. The position includes responsibility for providing a high standard of group and individual therapy to patients across our General Inpatient Program (Living Well Program) including the ICU/BMU, Older Persons’ unit, and Parent Infant Unit, as well as being part of and supported by the multidisciplinary team. In this role, you will plan, facilitate and evaluate groups, provide integral evidence based short-term intervention and highly skilled diagnostic and personality assessments. You will also contribute to team meetings and activities related to service planning, development and improvement.
This is an ongoing permanent part-time role (0.6 EFT)
As a Clinical Psychologist your responsibilities will include:
· Providing short-term psychological interventions to inpatients with complex presentations using a variety of modalities.
· Administration and interpretation of psychological assessments including PAI, SCID, or other psychometric scales for diagnostic clarification.
· Facilitating groups within the Living Well Program, and to work across other TMC programs as required, giving you exposure to specialist programs and training.
· Work within the Allied Health multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nursing, Neuropsychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Pastoral Care, Physiotherapy & Dietetics.
· Attending relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
· Participating in the development and review of programs as necessary.
· Participating in the development and evaluation of policies as appropriate.
· Contributing to Clinical Psychology research projects.
Our Psychologists enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
· Career advancement opportunities
· Clinical supervision from a Senior Clinical Psychologist
· On site regular professional development opportunities (Psychology Meeting/Forum with 20+ psychology peers, Academic Forum presentations from external experts)
· Allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development
Essential Criteria:
· Current registration with AHPRA
· Appropriate recognized qualifications in Psychology (ie. Masters, DPsych or Phd)
· Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or currently undertaking an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology
· Experience in group therapy facilitation
· Experience in delivering a diverse range of modalities is desirable (DBT, ACT, CBT, Mindfulness, Trauma focused care)
· Exceptional organisation, time management and communication skills
· Ability to balance working autonomously and within a multidisciplinary team
· Commitment to ongoing education and the provision of evidence based practice
· Commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice
· Current Working with Children Check
All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.
Why Healthscope?
We care about your career at Healthscope.
No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.
Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.
Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.
Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 10th September 2024
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience against the current Enterprise Agreement the Healthscope – Victoria – Allied Health Professionals – Enterprise Agreement 2020-2022 (salaries range between $42.18 and $50.75 per hour), which is exclusive of both higher qualifications and superannuation.
To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For further enquiries, please contact recruitment@healthscope.com.au
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.