Provisional Psychologist

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health team to deliver evidence-based interventions that support recovery and improve outcomes for people with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities
• Graduates are welcome to apply
• Part time role (30.4 hours/week) until 30 June 2026
• Outreach-based role across the Melbourne Metropolitan area

Mind strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, people with a lived experience of mental ill health and recovery, and applicants from all cultures, genders, sexualities, bodies, abilities, spiritualities, ages and backgrounds.

Mind Australia is one of Australia's largest providers of community-managed psychosocial services, supporting people experiencing mental health and wellbeing challenges to find help, hope and purpose in their lives. Operating for more than 45 years and employing more than 1,300 staff around Australia, Mind is a leading employer of people with lived experience of mental health challenges, recognising their unique ability to connect with and motivate clients and guide recovery.

About the role

We are seeking a self-motivated, compassionate Provisional Psychologist for a fixed-term, part-time opportunity (30.4 hours per week) to join our Allied Health team, working across the Melbourne metropolitan area.

In this role you deliver evidence based, time limited psychological therapies under supervision, contribute to case consultation, and support the delivery of services including positive behaviour support and capacity building to people experiencing severe and complex mental health challenges and dual disabilities. You will provide interventions in person, outreach or through telehealth, using strengths-based approaches to support clients to achieve recovery goals and improve their wellbeing.

About the service

The Allied Health service delivers a range of specialist supports and clinical services to help clients with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Through a multidisciplinary team, services include brief interventions, psychological therapies, mental health counselling, vocational assistance, and access to service provider networks.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, assessments, and behaviour support plans tailored to the individual needs of clients with complex mental health challenges and dual disabilities.
• Provide person-centred, short-term interventions tailored to client needs.
• Participate in clinical supervision and work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Support clients through care coordination, advocacy, and engagement with families and carers.
• Collaborate with internal teams, NDIS, health providers, and community stakeholders to ensure coordinated care.
• Contribute to service improvement and maintain professional and ethical standards.

What you'll bring

• Tertiary degree qualifications in Psychology or other health related field with provisional or eligibility for provisional registration with AHPRA.
• Experience providing therapeutic support, including working with individuals with complex mental health needs and dual disabilities, under supervision, and engaging collaboratively with families and carers.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan, implement, and prioritise tasks to meet service delivery requirements.
• Understanding of the NDIS, Community Services sector, Private Health and ability to build strong relationships with service providers, clinical teams and key stakeholders.
• Requirement to use a privately owned vehicle for work purposes, with the option to claim a kilometre allowance.

What we Offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. allows you to allocate a portion of your pre-tax income to cover living expenses (e.g. rent, mortgage, child care, car leasing expenses etc.)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), provided by Converge International,for you and your immediate family members.
• Fitness Passport - Access to our corporate health and fitness program, providing you and family with access to a wide choice of fitness facilities.
• Work flexibility arrangements available for maintaining your work-life balance.

Interested?

To obtain a position description and apply online visit Mind Careers - reference number 498163. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Friday 5 September. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable candidate is identified.

For more information, please contact:

Brylee Hemming, Clinical Relationship Manager (CRM)
Brylee.Hemming@mindaustralia.org.au

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@mindaustralia.org.au

Position Description

PD Provisional Psychologist (Allied Health) 20250821.pdf

The successful applicant is required to complete comprehensive reference and background checking prior to employment, including a Working with Children Check, and NDIS Workers Screening Check.