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Form of work Employment Status Permanent Part Time
Program Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Services
Location 131 Myers Street
Hours Per Fortnight 48
Position Summary
Permanent part time – 48 hours per fortnight – ideal work/life balance
Days of work negotiable to job share with existing team – 8 hour days
Leadership position delivering evidence based psychological treatments
About the facility
The Mental Health Therapy Services develops and provides specialist assessment, consultation and evidenced-based psychotherapies as part of consumer’s treatment within Barwon Health's Community Mental Health services. This includes dedicated allied health inputs, ASD services, comprehensive psychotherapy programs for personality disorders and/or a history of trauma, and a clinical psychology trainee program. The service contributes to increasing capacity across MHDAS to utilise and deliver specialist assessment and therapies.
About you
Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with endorsement to practice as a clinical psychologist
Registered to provide supervision to Grade 3 Psychologists, students and developing therapists
Significant professional experience as a Psychologist, including 5 years at a grade 3 level
Demonstrated skills in the psychological assessment, treatment and care of people with complex mental health issues
About the role
As the successful applicant you will provide clinical leadership in the delivery of evidence based psychotherapies and specialist psychological assessment and treatment for complex mental illness. You will lead one of our therapy streams and input into service development as a part of the MHTS leadership team. The senior therapist will work collaboratively with peer workers, community clinicians and psychiatrists to ensure people receive comprehensive care that helps consumer feel better. As a senior therapist you will provide supervisory input to staff and students and contribute to an interprofessional working culture that values innovation and diversity.
What we offer
Flexible working days (between M-F) and starting times (between 8-9)
Support from the therapy services leadership group along with other senior psychologists and consultant psychiatrists
Access to clinical and leadership training opportunities
Career development through clinical leadership of service design and new programs, development of research and training, acting up in operational management
5 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave
Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
Attractive salary packaging benefits!
Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments
Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment via email at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
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Selection Criteria Essential: Can you please list Barwon Health's values?
Essential: Can you please choose one of Barwon Health's values and describe a situation in the workplace where you have displayed this value?
Essential: Registered psychologist with endorsements as a clinical psychologist
Essential: Supervisors status or eligibility with psychology registration board
Essential: 5 years experience in delivery of psychological assessment and treatment of moderate-severe mental illness
Desirable: Experience in development and monitoring of efficacy of therapy programs
Desirable: Experience in supervision and clinical leadership
Essential: I agree, to commence employment, I am required to meet Barwon Health’s immunisation requirements (including full Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination) set out in the Staff Immunisation Policy. I acknowledge that meeting this requirement is mandatory and a condition of employment subsequently offered.
Essential: Where did you see this position advertised? (e.g. Facebook, Barwon Health vacancies page, job alerts, SEEK, PsychXchange etc.)
Contact Person Amy Langbein
Contact Person Job Title Manager Mental Health Therapy Services
Contact Number 0448 377 500
Alternate Contact Person Katie Quick
Alternate Contact Number (03) 4215 8502
Closing Date 23/04/2023
