21 Oct
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Austin Health
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Melbourne
21 Oct
Austin Health
Melbourne
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- An exciting opportunity for a Senior Clinical Psychologist to work within the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Service providing specialist psychological care to outpatients referred for bariatric management.
- Interdisciplinary role working closely with medical, nursing and allied health professionals. This is a permanent, part time (20 hours per week) position.
- Excellent staff perks, including salary packaging and engaging professional development opportunities
Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About Psychology and Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Services
The Psychology Department promotes the highest level of care for our patients. The department leads and excels in research, teaching and the use of person-centred evidence-based practice. As a team based in General Health, we work with a range of medical specialists and allied health professionals collaborating to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. We are a dedicated team who value connection and collaboration and provide a supportive environment to learn and develop.
The Austin Health Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Service offers a comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach to obesity care. Providing services across Austin and Repatriation campuses,
the team is dedicated to delivering innovative, evidence-based care for those seeking surgical treatment for obesity. Austin health is a nationwide leader in the provision of publicly funded metabolic and bariatric surgery having been established for over 14 years, treating appropriately 180 patients annually, and one of few public services which offers both medical and surgical treatment options.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist to provide specialist psychological assessment and intervention to clients in the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Service. You will be working within a multidisciplinary team of medical, nursing, and other allied health disciplines to provide best practice care for clients referred for bariatric management.
This is a permanent part time (20 hrs per week) position.
A regular day will see you:
- Providing comprehensive psychological care to clients within the Bariatric Service in an outpatient setting.
- Adopting a flexible approach to clinical caseload management and the provision of psychology services that will include individual and group intervention, commonly targeting self-management.
- Active participation in interdisciplinary clinical discussions and working collaboratively within the broader multidisciplinary team including providing secondary consultation to contribute positively to client outcomes.
About you
To be successful in this role you'll bring with you:
- A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist;
- Experience providing comprehensive psychological care within a health or hospital based setting.
- Knowledge and skills working with clients with chronic and complex health conditions.
- High level interpersonal skills that promote teamwork and engagement.
- For appointment at a Grade 3 level, candidates should have at least five years' clinical experience and AHPRA approved supervisor status.
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and
📌 Senior Bariatric Psychologist (Melbourne)
🏢 Austin Health
📍 Melbourne