Research Clinical Psychologist

· Grade 3 (Grade 2 may be considered)
· Part time, fixed term for 12 months
· 30.4 hours per week (job share may be considered)
· Heidelberg location, with flexible days
· $92,600 - $121,400 base + HQA + salary packaging + super
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI)
PIRI is a vigorous and innovative Australian research institute focusing on understanding parent and infant well-being, as well as developing treatments. Our mission is to support all parents and their babies in the first 1000 days of life, from pregnancy and throughout infancy, to enhance the prospects for future generations. We work closely with Austin Health’s Perinatal Mental Health Clinic and have strong links with the University of Melbourne. We have developed innovative programs for perinatal mental health suitable for face to face and telehealth delivery. We are leaders in digital technology and have recently been awarded a NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence - STePPS (Science Translation for e-Psychological Perinatal Supports) is a national research centre driving the identification, development, and translation of the most effective, cost-effective, and sustainable e-mental health interventions in the first 1000 days (conception to two years).
PIRI also has a track record in clinical trials and implementing evidence-based treatments in the community to support mothers, fathers and babies.
PIRI is based at Austin Health, which is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the Northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our purposes, which is to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
PIRI also has strong links with the University of Melbourne, School of Psychological Sciences through its Director.
About the role:
The major role will be clinical and involve:
Essential
Supporting a NHMRC treatment trial.
· Ability to conduct CBT treatment according to research protocols. We are currently engaged in an antenatal trial of depression treatment.
· Ability to conduct assessments including standardised psychiatric interviews (DSM 5) and risk management.
· Liaising with a large number of staff, agencies, mothers and infants.
· Ability to conduct intake assessments and treatments as needed across various programs, if required.
Supervision
· Ability to provide formal or peer supervision to students/junior staff.
Parent Baby Wellbeing Program
· Administering and providing services to the Parent and Baby Wellbeing Program. This will include coordination of providers, clinical treatment and evaluation of outcomes to expecting and new parents.
Supporting digital and other programs
· Clinical support across various programs and the above may change depending on the needs of the team.
· Other programs include the digital intervention MumMoodBooster and support to the telephone coaches and liaising with stakeholders.
Desirable
· Coordination of programs.
· Experience with a SCID is desirable.
· Knowledge/experience of single session therapy and group programs
· Provision of research support, as needed, which may include research administration.
· AHPRA approved supervisor
You’ll join a friendly and supportive team who genuinely enjoys their work and the contribution they make.
About you:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist to have a key role at the Parent-Infant Research Institute (PIRI) ( ).
You will be an experienced Clinical Psychologist with an interest in research who has highly developed organisational skills, and a great sense of humour! You’ll have a keen interest in working within a growing research institute.
You’ll further bring with you:
· Excellent understanding of CBT treatment according to research protocols.
· The ability to conduct assessments including standardised psychiatric interviews and risk management, as well as treatments needed across programs.
· The ability to liaise with a large number of staff, agencies, mothers and infants.
· The ability to provide formal or peer supervision to students/junior staff.
· Have skills in administration and management.
· A team player with initiative and a readiness to flexibly multitask and keen to work within a growing research institute.
The successful candidate will have relevant university qualifications and clinical psychology registration. We are seeking a Grade 3 psychologist with clinical endorsement, but a Grade 2 psychologist will be considered.
Our benefits:
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
· Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
· A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
· Mentoring and career development opportunities
· Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists
· Relocation expense reimbursement
· Five weeks annual leave and monthly rostered days off
Inclusion at Austin:
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, physically or culturally diverse, LGBTQI+, and people of any age.
Work with us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application as interviews may commence prior to the closing date. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working with Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please feel free to reach out to the hiring manager.
Enquiries welcome
Closing date: 29 January 2024
Link:
Contact Details Professor Jeannette Milgrom, or
Barbara Frazer,