Clinical Psychologist Suicide Prevention and Clinical OversightUniting Victoria and Tasmania – Horsham VIC
Improve local suicide prevention systems, service pathways and clinical care.Increase take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits.Part-time (0.5 FTE) to 30 June 2026, flexible days and hours.About your new role This is a great opportunity to help identify and address gaps in local suicide prevention systems across the Wimmera Grampians region.
Your key focus will be on improving care coordination and service pathways for those at risk of suicidal ideation, attempted suicide, or those bereaved by suicide.
You will provide clinical oversight, senior clinical leadership, and supervision for Step Thru Care clinicians, especially those supporting at-risk consumers.
Additionally, you will actively develop and implement community-based suicide prevention activities.
About the service Step Thru Care is an integrated Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) support service available to support people with low-level needs to mild and severe mental health issues and or AOD support needs.
Uniting works in partnership with Grampians Community Health to deliver Step Thru Care services in the Wimmera Grampians region.
Benefits of working at Uniting You'll be joining a well-established, experienced team and the region's largest provider of Mental Health Services.
It's a part-time (0.5 FTE) role until 30 June 2026.
We offer flexibility with days and hours; talk to us about what you are looking for and we'll see if we can make it work.
In addition to your base hourly rate (Health Professional Level 4) and superannuation, you'll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits, which can be used for living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.
With our meal entertainment benefit of $2,650 annually, you can save on dining out and drinks, making the most of your pre-tax dollars.
At Uniting, you can access the following:
Buy additional annual leave if you need extra time off.10% discount on the childcare subsidy gap fee at a Uniting Early Learning service or centre.Access training and development opportunities to help you grow.Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.What you will bring A tertiary qualification in Clinical Psychology and registration as a psychologist with AHPRA.A current driver's licence valid in Victoria.Extensive experience working in mental health, ideally in crisis intervention, suicide prevention, or with high-risk populations.Proven experience in working with clients experiencing suicidal ideation, attempted suicide, or those bereaved by suicide.Familiarity with community-based suicide prevention frameworks and interventions.Experience in care coordination, developing service pathways, and improving systems for at-risk populations.How to apply Click APPLY to submit your interest, and we'll contact you shortly.
We'll review applications as they come through, as we're keen to engage with someone, and interviews may take place during the advertising period.
If you'd like to have a confidential chat about the opportunity, please get in touch with Tanya Aschenbrenner on 0418 726 *** or Michelle Freeman on 0458 208 *** during business hours.
About Uniting At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times.
As a 'child safe' organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community.
We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.
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