Job Type: Contract position | Casual position

Job Description

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About the Department

- Program

The position provides psychological services to consumers as part of the groups program in the Clayton Continuing Care Team (CCT) at Atherton Road, Oakleigh. The Clayton CCT provides case management support and treatment for consumers aged from 25 to 65 years experiencing severe and persisting symptoms of mental illness. About the Role Join our team as a Psychologist on a {full time

- part time to work at Atherton Road Centre, based at Oakleigh.

In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the CCT manager and working with the broader Psychology team. The focus of the position is to provide evidence-based psychological group therapy to consumers who present with psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, trauma related disorders and personality disturbances. The position will also provide individual psychology services to consumers in the CCT to:



Conduct psychological assessments and provide meaningful feedback as per the model of care, including diagnostic assessments, formulation, and suitability for group therapy Prepare psychological reports, and provide effective and timely verbal and written feedback to referrers, consumers and others, as appropriate

Use diagnosis, formulation, and consumers' preferences to develop and deliver effective, evidence-based psychological intervention as per the model of care Develop, facilitate and evaluate the effectiveness of group interventions such as CBT and ACT Psychoeducation for psychosis Trans-diagnostic treatment models Social skills-communication skills Identify and refer to appropriate ongoing psychological support as part of discharge planning Offer a psychological perspective to the treating team and other relevant stakeholders Engage in supervision as per supervision policies Practice ethically and professionally, including adhering to legal, ethical and organisational standards, including the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022) Participate in clinical research projects, or pilot projects associated with service development, including data collection and analysis Grade 2 Psychologist

- Clayton CCT Groups Program

Participate in department meetings and other meetings when requested or required Mentor provisional psychologists on student placement About You To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes: Knowledge and skills in providing evidence-based psychological assessments, reports, formulation, intervention and evaluation of outcomes with groups and individuals Grade 2 Psychologist

- Clayton CCT Groups Program

Knowledge and-or experience in providing psychological services to adults with complex mental health presentations including psychotic disorders, anxiety disorders, mood disorders,



trauma related disorders and personality disturbance Mandatory requirements of the role

- qualifications, licences, memberships:

Master or Doctorate of Psychology Current general registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (AHPRA) Hold or working toward endorsement in clinical psychology Why you will love working with us Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you.

Upon your appointment, we will provide you with: A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs Salary packaging Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport

- your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities

For a confidential discussion and to explore this chance further, please reach out to Nathan Alkemade on 0484 124 *** or Caroline Le Brun on 0436 370 ***. Position Description can be found here Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All

In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.

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