About us

Advance Healthcare have been providing multi-disciplinary services including psychology to the community for over 25 years. We pride ourselves on the highest standards in health service delivery with an evidence-based approach to patient management.

Chronic pain is complex and optimally treated in a multi-disciplinary pain management program (including physiotherapy, psychology and medical). Evidence on the effectiveness of our programs have been demonstrated compared to 120 other pain management providers in the Electronic Persistent Pain Outcomes Collaboration (ePPOC).

Applicants do not need experience in pain psychology and full training and mentoring is provided. All our practitioners are committed to life long learning and a process of continuous improvement of our clinical standards. Your caseload will be 60% chronic pain and 40% general psychology patients (negotiable).

Advance Healthcare embraces inclusion and diversity and has a unique organisational culture and practitioner retention rate. Work-life balance and our collective pursuit of excellence are paramount to our growing success.

Please visit www.advancehealthcare.com.au for more information on our services and organisation.

About this opportunity

We are currently looking for a full time or part time psychologist (minimum 3 days per week) to join our multi-disciplinary team at our Hoppers Crossing practice.

More information about this role includes:

Above award rate with FT salary up to $125,000 + super (estimated approx. $140k total package) for 38 hours/week including leave

Well suited to psychologists interested in developing skills in pain psychology and various psychological interventions (including ACT, CBT)

Flexible hours and caseload mix of telehealth and face to face (primarily face to face)

Comprehensive induction, and ongoing training and mentoring (individual and group supervision sessions)

Annual professional development allowance of $500

Caseload size graduated depending on progress with induction and training, with caseload monitoring to ensure a balance of presentations

Career progression pathways with regular individual support to achieve career goals

Options to work as a contractor to earn much higher income with greater flexibility

Industry leading reception and administrative support, including marketing and referral support

Collaborative team environment with regular case conference and team meetings, and support always available to support your growth to become an expert clinician

Additional training opportunities depending on individual interests including research, business, technology, or clinical special interests (eg trauma informed practice, DBT, EMDR)

Work with over 70 expert medical and allied health professionals in a highly collaborative and culturally diverse team of physicians, psychologists, and physiotherapists

Options to participate in our world-class clinical research projects (including publication opportunities) with a focus on persistent pain, mental health problems and ACT/CBT)

About you

Full registration with AHPRA (not probationary registration)

2-5 years experience ideal (but early career psychologists with interest in the role are encouraged to apply)

Experience or a genuine interest in developing high level clinical skills in pain psychology as part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary pain management team

Looking for a long term role with career opportunities to help you fulfil your potential clinically and commercially

Laptop no more than 3 years old and with 16GB RAM and Microsoft Office 365 installed

How to apply

Apply via SEEK and please include your resume and cover letter. Applications without a cover letter that address the above criteria will not be contacted or short listed.