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Form of workWestern Health is seeking a suitably qualified, highly motivated and dynamic Psychologist (Clinical Psychologist; Forensic Psychologist and/or Counselling Psychologist) to join our multidisciplinary team at Dame Phyllis Frost Centre (DPFC), a maximum-security women’s prison, in a full time, ongoing capacity.
This role involves the provision of evidence based psychological care as part of a team administering AOD – Health group programs; and as part of a team managing the needs of patients with short term or chronic mental health conditions within a framework of early-intervention and recovery-oriented practice.
As our Psychologist, you will be part of a well supported and innovative team and you will be onboarded with orientation and training to the custodial setting, including additional training to support the delivery of culturally appropriate, trauma informed, gender affirming care for all patients, including priority cohorts. This role is both operationally and clinically supported by Western Health staff.
This role presents a significant opportunity for clinicians seeking to gain experience in custodial settings as part of their career development, as well as a commitment to working with marginalised and vulnerable cohorts.
Please contact Sonia Gardiner on 0481 094 583 to answer any further questions you may have, noting that should you progress to an interview, we can facilitate you coming onsite for a visit as part of that process.
To be Successful in this Role, you will:
- Have skill and experience working with consumers with mental illness and/or substance use disorders and their family and carers, including skills in assessment, crisis intervention, counselling, relapse prevention and recovery focussed principles in a brief intervention framework
- Be passionate about providing high quality person-centred and evidence-based – and have a strong interest in driving model of care and service delivery change for consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions (dual diagnosis)
- Bring a sense of calm and stability in a dynamic and developing clinical setting
- Contribute flexibly, creatively and enthusiastically to initiatives for ongoing improvement
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are 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.
