Psychologist, Grade 3

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Make a meaningful impact in your community and join a team where your expertise helps shape the future of mental health care. 

We are seeking a Senior Psychologist to join the Dandenong Mental Health and Wellbeing Local (MHWL) on a part-time basis.  

The Dandenong MHWL provides integrated treatment, care and support for adults 26 years+ experiencing mental illness or psychological distress. The Dandenong MHWL provides easy to access, high quality treatment, care and support for people whose needs cannot be met by primary and secondary mental health providers, but do not require care from tertiary area mental health and wellbeing services.  

The focus of the position is to provide evidence-based psychological services to the people aged 26 and over who present with depression, anxiety disorders, adjustment disorders or post-traumatic stress disorder (including people have co-occurring substance use or addiction). 

About the Role:

• Conduct psychological assessments  
• Use diagnosis formulation, and consumers’ preferences to develop and deliver effective, evidence-based psychological intervention as per the model of care, including:
  • ACT, CBT, IPT for depression  
  • CBT for anxiety disorders and adjustment disorders  
  • CBT (Trauma-Focused) including Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder  
  • ACT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing for comorbid substance use disorders    
• Identify and refer to appropriate ongoing psychological support as part of discharge planning  
• Provide secondary consultation, including offering a psychological perspective to the treating team and other relevant stakeholders  
• Provide supervision as per supervision policies  
• Engage in cyclical clinical reviews  
• Be involved in supporting clinical education activities  
• Facilitate escalation of care when required  
• Implement clinical research projects, or pilot projects associated with service development  
• Support colleagues including peer practitioners and community mental health practitioners at the Local.  

This is a unique opportunity to influence mental health outcomes through collaborative care planning and integrated service delivery. 

In this role you will: 

• Uphold Monash Health iCARE values and MHWL principles 

• Support governance frameworks and ensure clinical quality and compliance 

• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold regulatory standards 

• Deliver high-quality nursing services and support junior staff 

• Ensure compliance with OH&S and lived experience governance frameworks 

• Engage with internal and external stakeholders, consumers, carers, and community members 

• Promote inclusive care aligned with “no wrong door” and service-as-needed principles 

• Participate in education, peer review, and quality improvement initiatives 

About You 

You are a compassionate and skilled clinician with: 

• Strong communication and leadership abilities 

• Experience in complex mental health assessments and interventions 

• A collaborative approach to working with diverse stakeholders 

• A commitment to continuous learning and service improvement 

You will also have: 

• Current general registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (AHPRA)  

• Hold endorsement in clinical psychology  

• Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) approved supervisor, or able to complete supervisor training within six months of accepting the role 

• Minimum of five years professional experience as a Psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent) 

In Return 

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team delivering innovative mental health care in partnership with leading community organisations. You’ll have the opportunity to: 

• Shape service delivery in a newly reformed system 

• Work in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment 

• Make a lasting difference in the lives of consumers and their families

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 new 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 are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, 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, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.