• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• North Fitzroy location
• Permanent, full time opportunity

About the Role

Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, the Senior Psychologist will undertake clinical assessments, and work as an integral part of the leadership team. Further to this, provide clinical supervision to Grade 2 Psychologists, and line leadership support for 1-2 Junior Allied Health Staff.

• Participate in the referral and intake process, reviewing referrals and case documentation for suitability to come to CCU.
• Provide best practice/evidence based interventions for consumers presenting with complex mental illness and associated co-morbidities, working within the Strengths Model of recovery.
• Provide high quality comprehensive assessments including clinical diagnosis, psychological and personality assessments, as well as Recovery Review Program (RRP) assessments.

Classifications for this position will range from Psychologist Grade 3 PL1 - PL3 ($108,279 - $123,905 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• Completion of an APAC approved degree in Clinical Psychology at a Master's or Doctorate level
• Registration as a psychologist under the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Practice endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist under AHPRA
• Recognized psychology supervisor under AHPRA.
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• Discounts always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals

About Footbridge CCU

Footbridge Community Care Unit (CCU), through a multidisciplinary team approach, provides ongoing specialist treatment and support to meet the identified needs of consumers who suffer with a serious mental illness and associated high level of psycho-social complexities .

Footbridge CCU is a 20 bed service which operates under a framework for recovery orientated practice, utilizing the strengths model. It is a 24 hour residential mental health service.

We support individuals with their recovery and rehab needs, help to maximize support services such as NDIS packages, and support complex discharge planning for consumers.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

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