Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

St John of God Social Outreach provides compassionate care that empowers individuals, families and communities. We believe everyone deserves the support they need to live a full life. That's why we make our healthcare, wellbeing and homelessness services free or low cost, so they're accessible to anyone.

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach
We are seeking applications for a Clinical Psychologist/Psychologist (Grade 2-3) to join our Mental Health Wellbeing service in Mandurah, on a permanent part-time basis.

We have a multidisciplinary team of 9 clinicians and 2 administrators who specialise across Psychology, Mental Health Occupational Therapy, and creative arts therapy.

This position will support a caseload of around 25 individual clients, with potential for some group work. Part-time shifts will operate over 3 full days per week (one must be a Wednesday).

The Position

• Provides advanced level Psychology services including a range of individualised and group clinical care based on professional training reflecting current ethical clinical practice as required.
• Provides comprehensive assessment and care planning monitoring client/patient progress adjusting treatment accordingly for complex management.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary team to promote effective communication including verbal and written feedback to referring Doctor.
• Familiar and complies with legal, ethical responsibilities to patients/clients, visitors and staff, inclusive of maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records reflecting adherence to hospital policies, ACHS and legal requirements.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of programs relevant to the needs of clients and current clinical practice.

The ideal candidate will have minimum two years demonstrated expertise in both group and individual therapy, using modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Successful applicants must hold a Tertiary qualification of Psychology with registration as a Psychologist with the Psychologist Board of Australia (AHPRA), and AHPRA endorsement relevant to clinical speciality required by the Division.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $126,487 to $146,218 (pro-rata for part-time) plus 11.5% Superannuation
• Permanent part-time, working 22.8 hours per week
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
• Novated leasing
• work related expenses
• self-education and
• additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

For all enquiries contact Christopher Kwok, Clinical Intake Coordinator on 0459 969 283.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.