Chief Clinical Psychologist (Grade 4)

Chief Clinical Psychologist (Grade 4 12-month fixed-term part-time position)

·           A suitably qualified experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist is sought for a 12-month fixed-term part-time position (0.4 to 0.6 EFT) as Chief Clinical Psychologist (Grade 4)

·           Living Well Program – The Melbourne Clinic

·           Rainbow tick accredited

Are you a Senior Clinical Psychologist that has over eight years of clinical experience, with excellent interpersonal and therapeutic skills, strong organisational, supervisory and leadership skills, along with a passion for delivering high quality care for patients living with a mental illness? Are you wanting to expand and develop your clinical leadership skills and support our dedicated clinical psychology service?  We are currently recruiting for a Chief Clinical Psychologist to be an active member of the allied health management team over the next twelve months.

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 patients, staff, and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, 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 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.

The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) has a strong Psychology workforce of approximately 30 psychologists.  The Chief Clinical Psychologist will report to the Director of Allied Health and the Allied Health Manager, and work alongside and with the Chief Neuropsychologist and other Heads of Department to achieve operational goals and maintain clinical integrity for psychology and the broader allied health workforce. They will oversee the identification, implementation, and evaluation of clinical psychology services to enhance clinical outcomes and ensure quality and compliance with legislative requirements and hospital accreditation standards.  They will oversee professional supports to employed clinicians such as supervision, education, and relevant team meetings/professional development sessions as well coordinate student placements.

As the successful applicant, you will:

·           Co-ordinate the individual assessment and therapy referrals for the clinical psychology inpatient service

·           Lead the development and updating of the clinical psychology psychoeducation groups program (in the Living Well Program) and review and update the content of other psychologically-based inpatient group programs (including the emotional management programs, CBT for eating disorders and binge eating disorders programs)

·           Provide supervision to Grade 2 & 3 psychologists, and along with Allied health Manager co-ordinate the supervision structure for clinical psychology

·           Conduct individual psychology assessment, therapy and group work

·           Work with the TMC allied health management and nursing education team to develop professional training sessions for staff in your areas of expertise. 

This is a fixed-term part-time role (0.4 to 0.6 EFT) with EFT and days negotiable.

Our Clinical Psychologists enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

·           Career advancement opportunities

·           Clinical supervision from a senior clinical psychologist and credentialed eating disorder clinician

·           On site regular professional development opportunities (e.g., regular professional meetings / monthly Psychology Forum with 20+ clinical psychology and clinical neuropsychology peers / Academic Forum presentations from external experts)

·           Allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development

Essential Criteria:

·           Masters or Doctoral post-graduate qualification in Clinical Psychology

·           Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist with area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology

·           Grade 4 minimum appointment requirement: Eight years + experience as a psychologist

·           Approved as a primary supervisor for area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology

·           Demonstrated commitment to high quality service provision and to professional development

·           Highly developed assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills

·           Experience and competency in the provision of a variety of evidence based group therapies in inpatient facilities

·           Experience and competency in the provision of evidence based individual therapy and clinical psychological assessment in inpatient facilities

·           Highly-developed interpersonal, communication and team leadership skills with an ability to advocate and negotiate effectively for positive patient across the multidisciplinary team

·           Well-developed time management and work load organisational skills

·           A commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice

·           A 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: 21^st December 2024. Candidates will be screened as applications are submitted and advertising may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience factored against the new Enterprise Agreement the Healthscope – Victoria – Psychologists and Dietitians Agreement 2023-2026 (Grade 4 salaries range between $66.22 and $77.27 per hour), which is exclusive of both a higher qualifications allowance and superannuation. 

To Apply:  Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For further enquiries, please contact Brad.Stolz-Grobusch@healthscope.com.au (Allied Health Manager) or Caroline.Fisher@healthscope.com.au (Director of Allied Health)

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.