Title:  Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist Grade 3 – Mental Health and Wellbeing program

• Permanent Part Time 0.6 EFT (Mon-Fri) | Enjoy stability in an ongoing role
• Murnong & Ringwood sites | Community Care Unit & Mobile Support Team
• Generous Salary Packaging Options | Join a supportive multidisciplinary team

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Maroondah Community Care Unit (MCCU) commenced operation in 1996. MCCU provides recovery focused services to consumers.

MCCU is in Bona St East Ringwood. This location is conveniently situated near public transport shopping and community facilities.

The accommodation consists of 9 residential units of a 3-, 2- and 1-bedroom configuration. This provides a total of 20 beds. MCCU is actively staffed 24/7.

MMSTS offers community recovery orientated services, consultation, assessment and treatment and support to people with a mental illness, and their carers and families, between the ages of 16 and 64 who live in the Municipalities of Knox, Yarra Ranges, Maroondah and Whitehorse (east of Springvale Road).

MMSTS staff focuses on working collaboratively with consumers and carers to promote self-determination and enable progress towards reaching personal recovery goals through:

• Assertive outreach and intensive support, treatment and recovery focused goal setting a hope to increase consumers level of community access and independent living skills

The MMSTS is located on the Eastern Health Ringwood site on Ringwood Street. Some services and functions are performed collaboratively across the MSTS, PARC, MCCU and CCT, such as administration and community development.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a Masters or Doctoral coursework qualification in Clinical Psychology that has been approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Full registration or eligibility for full registration as a Psychologist by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA).
• Registration endorsement or eligibility for endorsement in Approved Area of Practice of Clinical Psychology
• Hold Board approved Supervisor status with AHPRA.
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience post-qualification.
• Compliance with the PBA Code of Conduct and legal requirements of the profession.
• A current driver’s license
• A satisfactory police check is required prior to appointment.

Desirable:

• Additional relevant qualifications or progression towards these, (over and above the essential qualifications) with a commitment towards their completion.
• Previous experience in case management role.
• Working with children check (WWC).
• Knowledge of and experience working with the Collaborative Recovery Model.
• Experience in clinical research and/or the incorporation of research and evaluation practices into clinical practice
• Experience in policy and resource development and high-level written language skills
• Previous experience in a similar role or at senior clinical level
• Advanced computer literacy skills – with demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, outlook etc.

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program 
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Kim Irvine

Contact Number: 0477337911

Contact Email: kim.irvine@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 23.3.26

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day