Career Opportunities: Psychologist - Women's Mental Health Unit (47766)Requisition ID 47766 - Posted - On Going Period (L) - On Going Part Time (PT) Reference Number: 47766: Psychologist - Women's Mental Health Unit Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT) Location: Northern Health (All Campuses) About Northern Health: As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation for being community-minded, inclusive, and progressive is unmatched.
Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!
The Role: Are you a passionate and experienced clinical psychologist looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity? Northern Health is seeking a dynamic Clinical Psychologist who will be responsible for the implementation of a clinical psychology program in our newly established 25-bed Women's Acute Mental Health Unit at Ward 7, Northern Hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a skilled and compassionate team, providing specialised care for women experiencing acute mental health challenges. Along with the Program Manager, the Clinical Nurse Leader, and other allied health staff, you will play a key role in this vital new service. As a pivotal part of the multidisciplinary team, you will drive clinical excellence, foster a positive and supportive environment, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of women in our care.
Join us in shaping the future of women's mental health services at Northern Health.
To be successful in this role you will have: A current registration with AHPRA, possess clinical endorsement as a psychologist, or be working towards clinical endorsement.High competence in at least one psychological skills coping intervention.Demonstrated experience in working in a public mental health service.Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with complex presentations of mental illness.Next Steps: If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.
For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Shaveta Sood, Program Manager on 0428819126 or Michael Currie, Principal Lead Clinical Psychologist on 0409275656.
Applications close 2 January 2024. Why work at Northern Health? We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:
Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' programFlexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and supportAn inclusive and culturally safe spaceState of the art facilities and campus partnershipsA commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online libraryFor a glimpse of life at NH, click here.
Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged. All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.
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