AddressWestern Health is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Clinical Psychology Specialist to join our Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.
Our services include:
- Inpatient Services (adult and older persons)
- PARCS at Burnside and Sunshine
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service and Perinatal Mental Health
- Adult and Older Persons Community teams at Sunshine and Melton
We are looking for a dynamic Clinical Psychologist to join our team as we continue to transform how mental health services are being delivered.
The Clinical Psychology Specialist (P4) will provide expert consultation and targeted clinical support, to mental health professionals in relation to consumers presenting with complex and high-risk presentations within the Western Health Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (MHWS). The role acts as a consultant to the full range of programs within the service providing advice regarding the management of clients. In addition, in collaboration with the Psychology Education Team, the Clinical Psychology Specialist will facilitate professional development opportunities focusing on the delivery of brief psychological interventions, complex presentations, risk assessment and suicide prevention.
To be Successful in this Role, you will have:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist within mental health settings;
- Extensive experience in public mental health services;
- Demonstrated clinical experience and advanced knowledge and skills in psychological assessment and treatment; and
- Extensive experience in building relationships and working collaboratively with others
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees is driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
