Clinical Psychologist, Grade 2

• Part Time – 15 hours pw
• supportive network of psychologists
• Rich opportunities for professional development

Life with us

The Aged Persons’ Mental Health Program provides information, support and specialist mental health services to older people aged 65+ years. The APMH service is committed to working with consumers during their recovery by offering holistic and evidence based (EB) treatment, which is inclusive of family/carers and provided by clinicians with well-developed skills.

A job to be proud of

• Display an interest in working in aged psychiatry
• Provide expertise in the assessment and diagnosis of psychiatric disorders in both inpatient and community settings
• Develop and evaluate specific team programs, initiatives or research projects
• Carry out inclusive psychology assessments and formulate diagnosis based on assessment results
• Advise on the most appropriate psychological interventions or strategies for managing psychiatric / psychological problems identified on assessment
• Provide appropriate formal reports to referrer and relevant external bodies

Your Contribution

• Demonstrated experience in providing psychological and psychosocial assessments and interventions, individual and family counselling, group work, advocacy and community development and education
• Well-developed and effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with a  range of stakeholder sand service providers

• Ability to prioritise workloads and work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• A valid Victorian driver’s license and a willingness to travel between multiple sites.

Our Commitment to you

• We strongly encourage participation in supervision and professional development programs

• NWMH boasts a sophisticated learning structure and we pride ourselves on supporting continuing professional development.
• We are a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement
• Attractive salary and working conditions including annual and CPD leave, salary packaging
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff health service, peer support program and EAP
• Reward & Recognition Programs

Connect with us

Get to know us at www.nwmh.org.au or click ‘Apply Now’.

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Any offer of employment will be subject to the supply of suitable evidence related to an immunisation assessment in addition to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and Working with Children Check.