Clinical Psychologist - PGNH In-Reach Team Job Requisition ID: 6944 Location: Heatherton, VIC, AU, 3202 Employment Type: Part Time Posting Date: 15 Jul 2026 Our Service – Our Journey Monash Health’s Older Adult Mental Health Service provides specialist assessment and treatment for individuals aged 65 years and over experiencing psychiatric conditions and/or dementia with associated behaviours of concern. We work collaboratively across acute, community, and residential settings, maintaining strong partnerships with Residential Aged Care Services, including the Monash run public Residential Aged Care Facilities, Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre (BBACC) and Chestnut Gardens.

Our Older Adult Mental

Health service operates across two primary sites—Kingston and Endeavour Hills. This position is based at Kingston, offering convenient access for those living near the CBD or within Melbourne’s south‑eastern corridor.

About the Role This position provides specialist psychological services to residents living within Monash Health Residential Aged Care Facilities, including Boollam Boollam Aged Care and The Avenue wing of Chestnut Gardens, who are referred to the Psychogeriatric Nursing Home (PGNH) In‑Reach Team. Based at the Kingston Centre in Cheltenham, the PGNH In‑Reach Team delivers a multidisciplinary model of care, supporting residents with complex mental health presentations and behavioural needs. The team plays a key role in assessment, treatment planning, and behavioural support within residential aged care settings.

In this role, you will deliver evidence‑based psychological assessment and intervention to older adults presenting with a broad range of conditions, including:





- Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders - Depression and anxiety - Bipolar disorder - Trauma‑related presentations - Personality disorders - Grief and loss - Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) - Other complex comorbidities This is a highly rewarding opportunity to work therapeutically with an underserved population, contributing to improved quality of life and care outcomes for older adults with complex needs.

About You

You are a motivated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with a strong commitment to public mental health and improving outcomes for older adults.

You bring

- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills - A collaborative, team‑oriented approach - A commitment to evidence‑based practice, service development, and quality improvement - Initiative and enthusiasm for contributing to innovation and research You have a proven ability to:
- Deliver comprehensive psychological assessment and therapy - Develop and contribute to multidisciplinary care plans - Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and across services - Participate in continuous improvement and research activities You are an active listener with well‑developed negotiation and influencing skills, enabling strong engagement with consumers, families, and stakeholders.

What You





Need - General registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA - Endorsement in Clinical Psychology - Supervisor endorsement with the Psychology Board of Australia (or working towards it) - Current Working With Children Check and Police Check - Relevant clinical experience in mental health services What We Offer This is a unique opportunity to work in a specialist psychologist role, with a strong emphasis on therapeutic intervention rather than case management. You will provide both brief and longer‑term psychological treatment to older adults with complex needs.

- 2 days a week Monday to Friday 8:30‑17:00 (0.4 EFT, 32 hours per fortnight) - Opportunity to shape and strengthen the role of psychology within a energetic service - A supportive team culture that values innovation and continuous learning - Access to experienced leadership, mentorship, and professional development - The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the quality of life of older adults As an employee of Monash Health, you will also benefit from:
- Salary packaging options - On‑site parking and gym facilities - A comprehensive Employee Assistance Program Why Join Us? Join a service that is committed to excellence in older adult mental health care and values the vital role of psychology in delivering person‑centred, evidence‑based treatment. 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.

At Monash

Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

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