Join an established multidisciplinary private mental health practice | Melbourne Mental Health | Hawthorn, VIC | Flexible hours and hybrid working

Join Melbourne Mental Health (MMH), a psychiatrist-led, established and reputable private mental health practice in Melbourne's Inner East, and become part of a collaborative team committed to providing outstanding, compassionate and evidence-based patient care.

We are looking for an Accredited Practising Dietitian with experience in eating disorders to join our growing multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity to establish or grow your private practice within an established clinical environment, with access to an existing referral network and support from experienced psychiatrists, a mental health GP and an established therapy team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

- Flexible working arrangements: Work on site in our Hawthorn consulting rooms or from the comfort of your own home, with seamless technology and administrative support for telehealth consultations.
- Multidisciplinary clinical support: Work alongside psychiatrists, a mental health GP, psychologists and accredited mental health social workers, several of whom have experience in eating disorders.
- Integrated patient care: Opportunity to collaborate with the treating psychiatrist, GP and therapy team to provide coordinated, holistic care for patients with eating disorders and complex mental health presentations.
- Established referral pathways: Access to referrals from within our existing psychiatry and psychology practice, as well as external referrers.
- Thorough patient intake process: Our administrative team coordinates patient intake and collection of relevant information to help you focus on clinical assessment and treatment.
- Reliable administrative support: An experienced, long-term administrative team manages bookings, billing, patient enquiries and other non-clinical tasks.
- Clinical autonomy: Maintain independence in your clinical practice while benefiting from the support and resources of an established multidisciplinary clinic.

ABOUT US

- Melbourne Mental Health: MMH is a well-established private mental health practice located in Melbourne's Inner East. We provide consulting facilities and comprehensive administrative services for independent psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals to deliver outstanding patient care in a professional atmosphere of warmth and support.
- Team: Our multidisciplinary team includes 9 psychiatrists, 1 mental health GP, 5 psychologists and 2 accredited mental health social workers.
- Clinical expertise: Our clinicians have experience across a broad range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, ADHD, OCD, mood and anxiety disorders, PTSD,



addiction and other complex presentations. We value the benefits of collaborative care and believe patients achieve the best outcomes when clinicians work together.
- Values: Sincerity. Transparency. Collaboration. Integrity. Compassion. Boundaries.
- Location: Prestigious Auburn Road, Hawthorn, provides convenient patient access via public transport, nearby clinician parking and local shops and cafes.
- Environment: Seven spacious consulting rooms across two levels, with comfortable waiting areas, a large meeting room and kitchen. Carefully curated renovations and furnishings have been designed to create an inviting and comfortable therapeutic environment.

BENEFITS FOR YOU

- Established referral base: Opportunity to develop a rewarding clinical caseload through our existing network of psychiatrists, psychologists, GPs and external referrers.
- Focus on patient care: Our full turnkey administrative service takes care of logistics, bookings, billing, payments, debt reconciliation and patient administration, allowing you to focus on clinical work rather than running a private practice.
- Multidisciplinary collaboration: Direct access to experienced psychiatrists, a mental health GP and therapists who understand the complexities of eating disorders and the importance of integrated treatment.
- Clinical support and collegiality: An opportunity to discuss complex cases, collaborate on treatment planning and develop relationships with clinicians across different disciplines.
- Professional development: Opportunities for ongoing learning, clinical discussion and professional development within an established mental health practice.
- Flexible and rewarding arrangements: Flexible working hours and the opportunity to develop your practice in an ethical and sustainable environment.
- In-depth orientation: Personalised onboarding and support from Dr Steven Chau and our experienced practice management team to ensure a smooth transition into the practice.
- Administrative support team: A hand-picked, long-term administrative team led by an experienced manager, providing reliable and comprehensive support.
- Systems and technology: Established medical software, full IT infrastructure, electronic prescribing support where relevant, telehealth facilities and a paperless clinical environment.

ABOUT YOU





We are looking for a clinician who shares our commitment to high-quality patient care and enjoys working as part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team.

The ideal applicant will have:

- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status with Dietitians Australia.
- ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician status or working towards ANZAED credentialing would be highly regarded.
- Experience in working with eating disorders.
- An understanding of the psychological and psychiatric complexities associated with eating disorders.
- A warm, empathic and non-judgemental approach to patient care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- An appreciation of collaborative care and the value of working within a multidisciplinary team.
- A genuine desire to provide high-quality, evidence-based and compassionate treatment.

The following additional experience would be highly valued but is not essential:

- Experience working with adolescents and teenagers, as well as adult patients.
- Experience with neurodivergent patients, particularly ADHD and autism, and an understanding of how neurodiversity can intersect with eating difficulties.
- Experience with ARFID, sensory-based eating difficulties and restrictive eating.
- Experience with body image concerns, disordered eating and complex co-occurring mental health presentations.

We are particularly interested in someone who appreciates the value of a collaborative clinical environment and wants to contribute to the development of an integrated eating disorder service within our practice.

APPLY NOW

Flexible start date and working arrangements.

If you are a dietitian passionate about eating disorder treatment and would like to work within a supportive, established multidisciplinary mental health practice, we would love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply Now' or email your CV and a brief introduction outlining your clinical experience and areas of interest to [email protected].

Job Type: Flexible hours | Part-time | Contractor arrangement | Hourly rate quoted is before service fees deducted by clinic

Benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements
- Work from home
- Professional development assistance
- Employee mentoring and clinical support
- Established referral pathways
- Administrative and billing support
- Multidisciplinary collaboration

Schedule: Flexible schedule | No weekends required

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hawthorn VIC 3122

Essential requirements:

- Accredited Practising Dietitian status with Dietitians Australia.
- Appropriate professional indemnity insurance.
- Eligibility to work in Australia.

Pay: $200.00 – $250.00 per hour

Benefits:

- Employee mentoring program

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hawthorn VIC 3122

📌 Accredited Practising Dietician - Eating Disorders (Hawthorn)
🏢 Melbourne Mental Health
📍 Hawthorn