Clinical Psychologist

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Fixed Term Position July 24 to end December 2024
• Part-time - one daya week (0.2EFT)
• Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Health Psychologist Grade 2 or Grade 3 Classification (PK1-PK4 or PL1-PL4)
• Alfred Health Renal Service

What's in it for you

• Frequent professional development opportunities
• Regular professional supervision
• Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

The Department

The Psychology Department is progressive, supportive of staff, and focused on providing high-quality evidence-based assessment and treatment services. The Psychology department has a strong culture of learning and development. Psychology staff are provided with great opportunities for knowledge and skill development through supervision and a well-developed professional development program

The Position Summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Clinical Psychologist to provide assessment and interventions to patients being considered for kidney transplants and those on the waiting list for kidney transplants.You will work as part of a dynamic and supportive multi-disciplinaryteam. You will be a senior member of the psychology department with access to professional development and supervision.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Clinical Health Psychology
• Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Health Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law
  (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Grade 3 - Approved Psychology Board of Australia Supervisor
• Grade 3 - Minimum 5 years experience as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Health Psychologistideally with experience working withpeople with chronic physical health issues.
• Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists or Clinical Health Psychologists(desirable)

Staff Benefits

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite staff gym (Alfred Hospital)
• Modern onsite library facilities, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance
• Staff Car Parking (subject to availability)

For more information regarding the position, please contactLynda Katona (Director Psychology Services) ph:

Applications close Wednesday, 12 June 2024

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.