Senior Psychologist - Youth Mental Health (Parental Leave)

Monash Health exists to reimagine care, so that people can live their best lives. 

We provide safe and equitable care, for every stage of life, delivered with world-leading expertise and over 175 years of experience. 

As a leading academic health service, we're committed to providing tomorrow's care today by integrating research, teaching and training into everyday practice. 

Our team of 24,000 people are full hearted, open minded and all in. Together, we provide more than 250 integrated services for every stage of life at over 50 locations and in the community across south-east Melbourne, Victoria, serving 1.2 million residents in the South Metro Local Health Service Network. 

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This is a fixed-term parental leave cover position until July 2027

About the Role: 

• A fantastic opportunity in youth mental health   

• High level of skill and professional clinical development   

• Great Location based in Dandenong   

Our team is a friendly, vibrant and closely-nit team, which is in high demand internally and externally. Our Recovery and Prevention of Psychosis (RAPP) team works with young people and their families at the pointy end of clinical services. The roles in this very successful, vibrant and specialist team are very sought after. Our team members are highly successful in seeking internal and external career progression opportunities due to unique, comprehensive and high-level blend of therapeutic, engagement and risk management skills and expertise they develop. This team operates from our community-based clinic, which is located close to the award-winning Dandenong Hospital’s ART Building in the vibrant City of Dandenong.  

About You   

You are dedicated and passionate about youth mental health. You enjoy working with people who face complex issues and have a strong commitment to family inclusive practice. You have great skills in care coordination, family work and therapeutic, evidence-based interventions. You have a resilient personality, and you are a person who lives our iCARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. We are looking for someone with:   

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

• Hold AHPRA endorsement in Clinical or Forensic 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) 

• Capacity to work independently and within a team   

• A friendly and professional attitude   

• Excellent engagement, relationship and therapeutic skills.   

• Resilience and strong work ethics   

This is a Senior Psychologist position as follows:   

• Psychologist – Grade 3 Year 1 - 4 

Selection criteria:   

• Mental Health Clinician    

• Community Case Management experience an advantage.   

• Post registration experience in mental health   

What we offer:

• competitive salary   

• salary packaging   

• friendly and supportive culture   

• opportunity to experience various teams   

• on-going supervision and professional development    

For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Theresa Meiklim on 0437 856 005

Position Description can be found here

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.  

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 August 2026