Listed By : The Royal Melbourne Hospital on 9 Sep 2026

- Closeproximity to Royal Melbourne Hospital

About the Role

The Royal MelbourneHospital Mental Health Services Engage program was established in 2016 and aimsto ensure that people who attend the Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH) EmergencyDepartment (ED) in a vulnerable mental state have effective mental health followup, regardless of the presenting problem or their residentiallocation.

You will provide high-levelclinical assessment, treatment and targeted brief interventions forconsumers with complex mental health needs, working collaboratively withconsumers, families and carers to support recovery and ongoing care.

Working alongside ahighly committed Post Discharge team, you’ll have opportunities to developyour clinical expertise and career, with training, education and CPDsupported by the RMH. Enjoy a Monday to Friday roster with balanced Saturdaycoverage, providing flexibility and work-life balance.

Key Accountabilities

- Providea high level of clinical expertise in the assessment, treatment anddelivery of targeted brief interventions to consumers with complex mentalhealth related needs, where possible including family and carers indecisions
- Abilityto problem solve in a complex and changing environment.
- Developeffective relationships with referrers and community public mental healthservices.
- Workindependently within a multidisciplinary team to support an efficient,effective and equitable response to referrals.

About You

- CurrentAHPRA registration relevant to the position.
- Strongclinical skills in mental health assessment, treatment and briefinterventions.
- Abilityto work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strongclinical reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Person-centredapproach, with the ability to involve consumers, families and carers incare decisions.




- Abilityto work effectively in a complex and changing environment.
- Commitmentto delivering timely, equitable and high-quality mental health care.

Perks of Working atRMH

- MeaningfulWork
Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and ourcommunity.
- CareerGrowth
Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
- SupportiveCulture & Belonging
Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness,collaboration and inclusion.
- Innovation
Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and newmodels of care.
- World-ClassExcellence
Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia'spremier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world'sleading biomedical and research precincts.
- Enjoygreat employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free andgenerous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthlyaccrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
- Workin the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellentpublic transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Our Commitment

We acknowledge theTraditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to aculturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safeorganisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing ofchildren and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader inhealthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, andbelonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities toapply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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📌 Clinical Psychologist (Melbourne)
🏢 The Australian Psychological Society
📍 Melbourne