Grade 2 or 3 Clinical/Health Psychologist

Reference Number: 42101:  Grade 2or 3 Clinical/Health Psychologist Employment Type: Fixed Term Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) 
 

About Northern Health:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none. 

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD, Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be!

The Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and adaptable Grade 2 or 3 Clinical or Health Psychologist Health Independence Programs- Hospital Admission Risk Program (HARP) to join Northern Health and its dynamic Psychology Department. This Role will provide valued opportunities for enhanced knowledge and insight into specialist medical psychology and complex case approaches in a multidisciplinary context.

The role will involve:

• Work across outpatient services
• Discipline-specific and multidisciplinary assessments
• Evidence-based interventions (ACT, CBT, EMDR etc)
• Multidisciplinary collaboration

This is a 0.4 EFT fixed-term part-time position.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An enthusiastic, adaptable and collaborative style
• Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Experience or a keen interest in providing psychological care within public health settings
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in psychological intervention

We can offer:

•       Generous professional development opportunities and support

•       Clinical supervision, mentoring and training as required

•       Annual lump sum allowances

•       Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!

•       Options to join Health and Wellbeing programs

•       Great work life balance, flexibility in the workplace and options for remote work

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

Applications close on 26th February 2024.

Why work at the Northern Health?

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive’ program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs’
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service’s Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.