Psychologist G3

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and state-wide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in mental health cancer, liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology and rehabilitation.

A new and exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Psychologist Grade 3 to join our Leadership Team in our Eating Disorder Program. This is a newly funded fixed term position one of which we hope will be continued as part of the growth funding attached to our Eating Disorder Program.

To be successful in this role you will need to:

• Have current registration as a psychologist with AHPRA and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist

• Hold supervisor endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia

• Demonstrated ability to provide individual and group therapy to clients presenting with eating disorder challenges and co-morbidities.

• Participate in regular multidisciplinary team handovers, ward rounds, and meetings within the Eating Disorders Program.

• Provide brief psychology treatments, mental state examination, risk assessments, diagnostic clarification, formulations, crisis management plans and support plans and documentation of client's progress.

• Provide mentoring, supervising and clinical leadership to P2 Psychologists, Psychology students on placement and Graduate Psychologists on rotation, in conjunction with the Psychology Education Team, in Eating Disorders Program, and possibly other adult inpatient settings, as needed.

• Provide assistance with meal support and supervision

• Attend and participate in operational and clinical meetings where Senior Psychology presence is needed both within APU, MH Division and Psychology Division. 

• Be part of a strong and supportive clinical team and lead by example of the Austin values.

Both programs have "Safewards" imbedded in their practice and we are looking for compassionate staff with patient centred care at the core of their practice.

Work with us Your reward is to work in a collaborative multi diciplinary environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working With Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged