Clinical Psychologist
Western Health is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Psychologist (Grade 2) to join the Mental Health and AOD (MHAOD) Outreach Service on a part-time basis (0.6 FTE).
The MHAOD Outreach Service is a multidisciplinary team that provides coordinated follow up support for up to six weeks to consumers who present to the Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department with mental health and/or AOD care needs. The service provides short term support and intervention, including connection and handover to community services, in order to reduce the likelihood of a future emergency department presentation.
The role of Clinical Psychologists within the team is to provide psychological assessment and interventions to consumers accessing the program.
To be Successful in this Role you will:
- Possess a Master's level degree or above in Clinical Psychology.
- Hold current general registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.
- Hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology, or undertaking a Board approved supervision program towards Endorsement.
- Have demonstrated clinical competence in the field of adult Clinical Psychology.
- Hold a current Victorian Driver’s Licence.
For further information regarding this service and the role, we encourage applicants to contact:
Glenn Rutter (Team Leader, MHAOD Outreach Service) at Glenn.Rutter@wh.org.au
Applications close 11:59pm on 5 March 2025.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet before applying.
About Us
Our workforce of over 13,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.