Psychologist - Community Assessment and Response Team (CART)

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.  

About the Program 

The Community Assessment and Response Team (CART) at Monash Health is a multidisciplinary program designed to provide timely, community-based care for individuals with complex or chronic health conditions. Operating within the Monash Health Community Program, CART aims to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions and support clients in managing their health within their own homes and communities. 

CART provides care through three main streams: 

• Intensive Management & Support: Comprehensive care coordination and outreach for clients with complex needs. 

• Proactive Support & Management: Early intervention and self-management support for chronic conditions. 

• Primary Care & Support: Short-term, goal-focused allied health services to maintain client independence. 

We are seeking a experienced Grade 3 Psychologist - Community Role based at Berwick 

This part-time, permanent role offers 0.4 EFT /  32 hours per fortnight within the CART Proactive Support and Management Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Grade 3 clinician to gain valuable experience in a large and diverse team. 

About the Role  

This role provides evidence-based psychological services to medically stable adults with chronic conditions (e.g., heart failure, COPD, asthma, diabetes) and complex psychosocial needs. Working within the CART Proactive Management and Support Team, the psychologist supports clients to manage their health and avoid hospitalisation through short-term, person-centred care. Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver psychological assessments, diagnostic formulations, and interventions tailored to individual needs. 

• Use therapies such as CBT, ACT, IPT, SFBT, EFT, Reminiscence Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. 

• Provide timely reports and feedback to clients, carers, and referrers. 

• Work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team, supporting continuity of care across services. 

• Engage families and carers in treatment and discharge planning. 

• Contribute to supervision, clinical education, quality improvement, and research projects. 

• Uphold ethical, professional, and organisational standards. 

• Support service KPIs, team meetings, and waitlist management. 

About You   

You are a highly effective communicator with strong, well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. To ensure your success in this role you will also bring the following demonstrated skills, experience and knowledge:   

• Genuine passion and interest in this unique opportunity, combined with proven experience and effective clinical assessment and intervention skills    

• Experience working with clients who have chronic conditions        

• Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively, you readily build strong relationships with stakeholders in the delivery of client centred care    

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Mandatory requirements of the role:  

• Demonstrated recent experience as a Psychologist with at least 5 years post graduate experience    

• Current AHPRA registration    

• Valid Driver's licence    

What We Offer 
Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team where the only limit in your career is you. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with; 

• A supportive and cohesive sub-team, working within a larger consumer relations team. 

• Professional development courses, seminars and mentoring. 

• Opportunities for you to use your experience in the role to inform and drive initiatives within the broader units and programs. 

• Salary packaging 

• Onsite subsidised staff parking 

• Discounted banking (BankVic) 

• Comprehensive health and wellbeing programs to all employees. This includes the Employee Assistance Program for counselling and coaching support as well as mental health training, digital wellbeing and financial wellbeing programs. 

• Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities. 

• Through partnerships with Medibank Private and HCF, Monash Health also offers employees cost-effective corporate private health insurance cover.