An exciting opportunity awaits to join the expert team at Nourish Nurture Thrive, a highly regarded Eating Disorders & Body Image Clinic in Mornington VIC 3931

The Role

We are seeking a passionate, motivated and bubbly Psychologist or Clinical Psychologists with an interest in the exciting and rewarding field of eating disorders.

Located on Main Street in Mornington, our peninsula based clinic is a highly regarded specialist clinic servicing clients from all over the Mornington Peninsula and Victoria.

A flexible and rewarding contractor position is available for the right candidate, with negotiable hours, excellent remuneration, and support to grow at your own pace. Individuals who posses strong clinical skills, a dedication to the field of Eating Disorders and Body Image and an eagerness to learn are welcome to apply.

We encourage early in career clinicians who hold full AHPRA registration to apply!

Please note - this role is not suitable for provisional psychologists who are undertaking postgraduate studies and/or internship programs and are yet to obtain full registration with AHPRA.

About Us

Nourish. Nurture. Thrive. is a highly regarded, multidisciplinary private practice supporting individuals with eating disorders and body image concerns across the diagnostic spectrum and lifespan. Working from a Health At Every Size framework, we strive to provide evidence-based clinical interventions grounded in respectful relationships in an inclusive and safe space for all people. We love what we do and are committed to supporting your professional growth in an encouraging and dynamic environment.

With extensive support, professional development opportunities and flexible work conditions, we are offering a unique opportunity to develop your skills as an Eating Disorder clinician in a warm and friendly team environment.

What we can offer you:

Contractor position with flexibility and autonomy

1 - 3 days available, with negotiable hours and days

Work from our beautiful clinic in Mornington VIC 3931

Work within a dedicated multidisciplinary team of Psychologists and Dietitians

Some work from home hours are also available for telehealth consultations if desired

Flexible working conditions and generous remuneration

Multiple in-house supervision groups with a team of skilled colleagues, facilitated by external expert consultants

Individual supervision available at a subsided rate for our internal team members

Specialised support and supervision groups dedicated to the development of early in career clinicians

A reasonable and steady caseload (5-6 clients per day), with careful balance of clinical presentations and gradual increase to build confidence and skills

A friendly and warm team who are highly skilled and passionate about Eating Disorders and Body Image issues

Full administrative support from our friendly practice manager and our experienced clinical intake coordinator

A carefully curated intake process with full screening of new clients

Access to training materials, education and clinical resources

Support and training opportunities to develop your skills in assessment and treatment of Eating Disorders

A registrar pathway is available for psychologists wishing to obtain AHPRA area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology

Beautiful consulting rooms with medical grade scales, training materials and therapy resources

Your Skills & Responsibilities (Required):

Psychologists - Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist without restrictions;

Medicare provider number;

Postgraduate qualifications (Masters or Doctorate in Psychology);

Professional indemnity insurance and Working with Children's Check;

ABN and ability to provide own equipment (laptop computer, licensed Zoom subscription);

Interest and enthusiasm for the eating disorder and body image field and a commitment to undertake training to in evidence based approaches, with our support and guidance;

Values that align with the Health At Every Size framework and a therapeutic style that is trauma informed, inclusive and embraces diversity;

Experience with adolescents and families will be highly desirable;

A conscientious, motivated professional with highly developed written and verbal communication skills and stringent record keeping abilities;

Highly Regarded Skills and Experience (Desirable):

Experience working in a CAMHS/CYMHS/ELMHS setting;

Experience working with children, adolescents and families;

Experience treating eating disorders & body image concerns;

Understanding of Family Based Therapy (FBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Enhanced (CBT-E), & Health At Every Size (HAES);

Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) status will be highly regarded;

5 years clinical experience post registration;

Private practice experience and understanding of the Medicare referral pathways and billing arrangements.

TO APPLY:

Please apply directly by sending a recent CV, along with a personalised cover letter detailing your interest in the Eating Disorder field and why you would like to join the team at Nourish Nurture Thrive to: [email protected]

We carefully review all applications and enjoy learning all about you from your cover letter. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please call us on (03) 8370 3178 or email [email protected] to speak with our director Ainsley Hudgson about this role or to obtain a full position description.

You can also visit our website, www.nourishnurturethrive.com.au to learn more about our practice, our values and our team.

PLEASE NOTE - Applications will be reviewed and processed upon submission. We reserve the right to close applications early if a suitable application is received. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.