Psychologist - SECU

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Exciting opportunity for a neuropsychologist Grade 2 to join the team at Unit 4-Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU).

This role is permanent part time.
 

About Us

Secure Extended Care Unit (SECU) is a 50 bed sub-acute adult psychiatric inpatient unit, based at Dandenong Hospital. We are a dedicated multidisciplinary team that provides medium to long-term inpatient treatment and rehabilitation to consumers who have unremitting and severe symptoms of mental illness or disorders who are unable to receive treatment in a less restrictive environment. Our team delivers comprehensive, person-centred care that includes family and carer involvement. We are committed to evidence-based practice and continuous service improvement. Our multidisciplinary team values collaboration, innovation, and compassion. We foster a supportive environment for professional development and clinical education.  

About the Role:

• You will work with the multidisciplinary team at SECU to provide evidence-based neuropsychological services to consumers, using evidence-based approaches.
• You will provide comprehensive mental health care that considers all aspects of a person’s needs.
• You will conduct neuropsychological assessments and prepare neuropsychological reports, providing written and verbal feedback to consumers and others as appropriate, including National Disability Insurance Scheme.
• You will conduct assessment when needed and offer secondary consultation and psychological input to the broader clinical team.
• You will participate in supervision, clinical education, service development, and research initiatives.  
• Participate in clinical research projects, or pilot projects associated with service development, including data collection and analysis.
• You will provide group psychological therapy as required, using evidence-based approaches.

About You:

• You are a currently a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (APHRA).
• You have a masters or doctorate of psychology
• You have experienced in delivering evidence-based group and individual interventions such as CBT and ACT.
• You have strong assessment, formulation, and intervention planning capabilities.
• You hold or working towards endorsement in clinical Neuropsychology psychology
• You demonstrates sound clinical judgment and adherence to professional and legislative standards.
• You are enthusiastic about contributing to team goals, service innovation, and continuous learning. 

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Mark Makunike on 0428 266 849.

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: 2 April, 2026