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Form of workAn exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate and experienced Senior Clinical Psychologist to join our esteemed team at Western Health's Mental Health Service. In this role, you will assume a vital position in providing leadership and clinical expertise within the Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre. Your contributions will be instrumental in delivering exceptional, consumer-centred care to individuals admitted to the unit, as well as their families and carers.
Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of clinical duties, including conducting assessments, formulating treatment plans, and delivering psychological interventions through individual and group sessions. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to ensure comprehensive care delivery and contribute actively to service development and improvement initiatives.
To be Successful in this Role, you will have:
- Minimum five (5) years' experience as a Clinical Psychologist.
- Hold current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
- Possession of Master's level degree or above in Clinical Psychology.
- Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to evidence-based practices.
- Experience working in public mental health settings with diverse patient populations.
- A compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, with the ability to engage and support individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Join us in our mission to provide Best Care for the community of Western Melbourne and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
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.
