Clinical Psychology Registrar

Requisition ID 46485 - Posted - Fixed Term Period (I) - Fixed Term Full Time (FT)

Reference Number: 46485: Clinical Psychology Registrar
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health:

As an organisation, we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community-minded, inclusive and progressive is unmatched.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth being the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be

Are you a psychologist who is interested in working in public mental health and values having the opportunity to deliver high-quality psychological care to our community who present with a range of mental health conditions?

Are you seeking a multidisciplinary team environment that will provide you with learning and development opportunities to support you in meeting the requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) area of practice endorsement in clinical psychology or neuropsychology?

Then Northern Health's Mental Health Psychology Registrar Program is for you.

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting a psychologist to join our NHMHD Psychology Registrar Program, which offers:

• A two-year rotational program within NHMHD with opportunities to work across at least two different clinical services (community, inpatient, and rehabilitation).
• A structured program of education delivered by a skilled and experienced psychology education team.
• Individual supervision provided by a Senior Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved supervisor.
• Group supervision with other Early Career psychologists facilitated by a Board-approved supervisor.
• Being a part of a multidisciplinary team embedded in a clinical practice environment.
• Professional development/study leave, and in the first year, reduced clinical workload with a dedicated 4-hours per week of reflective practice.
• The opportunity to deliver psychological interventions and assessments for a range of mental health conditions.
• Learning opportunities to increase your clinical psychology knowledge and skills.
• Possibility of ongoing permanent employment upon successful completion of the program.

Full-time, fixed-term position based in our community, residential rehabilitation, and inpatient programs located in Broadmeadows, Coburg, Epping, Mill Park, Bundoora, and Preston.

To be successful in the role you will have the ability to:

• Deliver evidenced-based assessments and psychological interventions to consumers presenting with a broad range of high- and low-prevalence disorders, including risk of harm to self and others.
• Work effectively with consumers, their family members/supports, and external service providers.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

What you will need:

• Full registration as a psychologist with the PBA (obtained by the start date of the program).
• A Masters or Doctoral level qualification in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology, approved by the PBA.
• Interest in working within public mental health.
• To comply with PBA code of ethics and legal requirements of the profession.
• Knowledge and some experience in at least one psychological treatment modality, for example, CBT, ACT, DBT.
• To be a team player who is eager to learn from and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with consumers experiencing mental illness and their family members/supports.
• A current Victorian Driver's License, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport.

Next Steps . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program.
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support.
• An inclusive and culturally safe space.
• State-of-the-art facilities and campus partnerships.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'.
• Access to salary packaging, EAP, and our online library.

For a glimpse of life at NH, click here.

Work with us Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.