06 Oct
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Monash Health
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Melbourne
06 Oct
Monash Health
Melbourne
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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 aPsychologiston 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 relateddisordersand 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 andtimelyverbal and writtenfeedback to referrers,consumersand others, as appropriate
- Use diagnosis, formulation, and consumers’ preferences to develop and delivereffective, evidence-based psychological intervention as per the model of care
- Develop,facilitateand evaluate the effectiveness of group interventions such as CBT and ACT
- Trans-diagnostic treatment models
- Identifyand refer toappropriate ongoingpsychological 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 andorganisational standards, including the Mental Health and Wellbeing Act (2022)
- Participate in clinical research projects, or pilot projects associated with servicedevelopment, including data collection and analysis
- Participate in department meetings and other meetings when requested or required
- Mentor provisional psychologists on student placement
Grade 2 Psychologist – Clayton CCT Groups Program
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
- Knowledge and/or experience in providing psychological services to adults withcomplex 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
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 current 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 areFullHearted, OpenMindedandAllIn,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,equityand diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.
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📌 Psychologist - Adult Mental Health (Melbourne)
🏢 Monash Health
📍 Melbourne