• Join a service committed to being at the leading edge of psychological care
• Clinical research + training opportunities tailored to suit your career goals
• Permanent part time - 48 hrs per fortnight - ultimate work/life balance

Barwon Health’s Mental Health Drug and Alcohol Service (MHDAS) is seeking experienced Clinical Psychologists to join our innovative Therapy Service.  You will join our team of specialist clinicians to provide direct clinical work, both individually and in groups, using therapies such as DBT, ACT, EMDR and CPT. We have developed the design, delivery and evaluation of our Therapy Services Programs to enhance treatment outcomes for consumers in public mental health.

About the facility

Barwon Heath Mental Health Drugs & Alcohol Services are actively building upon our nationally recognised reputation for innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are consumer centred, accessible and recovery orientated. Our Mental Health Therapy Services develops and provides evidenced-based psychological treatment for consumers of the Barwon Health's Community Mental Health Teams with a focus on delivering services for those experiencing personality disorders and/or a history of trauma. The service contributes to increasing capacity across MHDAS to utilise and deliver specialist assessment and therapies.

About the Roles

As the successful applicant in the inter-professional MHDAS Therapy Program you will:

• Provide specialist psychological assessments and therapies to MHDAS consumers in line with consumers’ individual care and treatment plans
• Provide clinical leadership and contribute to service quality improvement within the Therapy Service and across MHDAS
• Increase capacity across MHDAS to utilise and deliver specialist psychological assessments and therapies to MHDAS consumers
• Provide clinical leadership and professional supervision for psychologists and students in Barwon Health

*Please note candidates may be contacted prior to date of advertising closing.

About the culture

The therapy service is a key part of Barwon Health’s response to the Royal commission into Mental Healthcare. We are passionate about improving access to therapies and promoting recovery based practices in partnership with consumers. You can be a vital part of changing the way we deliver care. 

What we offer

• Central CBD location & a convenient commute from the Western Suburbs of Melbourne
• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development
• Opportunity to purchase additional leave and take leave without pay
• Doorstep to the beautiful Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
• Access to 24/7 employee wellness facility
• Attractive salary packaging benefits! (Living Expenses capped at $9,010 and includes repayments on mortgages, credit cards, personal loans and rental payments / Meal Entertainment & Accommodation capped at $2,650 and includes food and drink consumed in a social or entertainment settings and some accommodation expenditure)

Diversity and Inclusion

At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Mental Health Recruitment team via email at mentalhealth.recruitment@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

Applicants for this role must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon health immunisation policy.

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