Psychologist Gr 2/3 - Adult Mental Health

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Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare and service for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care across south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations; via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes.

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Our Journey

Monash Health Gender Clinic is offering a permanent Grade 2 psychology position (hours negotiable, minimum 0.6 EFT including the option of Saturdays). The clinic is based at Dandenong Headspace and the Victorian Pride Centre in St Kilda, and requires occasional travel to other Monash Health locations in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne. The Monash Health Gender Clinic is a state-wide service that facilitates gender-affirming care for clients 16 years and over, including those seeking medical gender transition. The Gender Clinic comprises a specialist team of psychiatrists, psychologists, peer workers, allied health, research and administrative staff. The clinic consults with a Consumer Advisory Panel and undertakes research and quality activities.  

About The Role  

Grade 2 Gender Clinic psychologists provide clients with comprehensive diagnostic assessments consistent with WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) Standards of Care. You will contribute to client management plans   

as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Reasonably flexible working hours and arrangements are accommodated, including a mixed model of working on site and from home.   

About You 

You identify as an ally or member of the LGBTQI+ community. Experience in working with the gender diverse community, and with clients who have a history of trauma or neurodivergence is desirable. Experience working in mental health settings is also desirable. You will support and be supported by our multidisciplinary team in the delivery of pragmatic, client-centred care. Your ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of audiences is essential, along with excellent time-management. You are adaptive in your day-to-day work, and innovative with regard to service delivery within public health.  

What you need:  

• Current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA  

Monash Health will offer:  

• salary packaging  

• friendly and supportive culture  

• ongoing supervision and professional development.  

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Emilie Tijs on (03) 9556 5216.

Position Description can be found here

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’

Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. 

Applications close 21st November 2024.