Psychologist (Grade 2)

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

Werribee, Australia

Reference: 6825437

Where excellence meets opportunity - discover your next chapter with cohealth

- 2 part-time roles (0.6 FTE), fixed term role till June 2027

- Based in Werribee

- Work for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organization

- Generous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable income

So why cohealth?
cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.

Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role. Please click here to find out more.

About the role
Join the Brimbank Local service as part of a multidisciplinary team at the Wyndham site, providing high-quality mental health treatment, care, and support to individuals aged 26+ with complex mental health needs. This role involves psychological assessment, goal-directed care planning, and group and individual treatment, as well as case reviews and coordination with external service providers.

Please refer to the Position Description for more details.

Key responsibilities include:

- Deliver group and individual treatment within the Wyndham Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

- Conduct psychological assessments and create goal-directed care plans in collaboration with the team

- Participate in case reviews and contribute to treatment plans and pathways

- Make appropriate referrals to external services

- Liaise with partner organisations and stakeholders as needed

What cohealth offers:

- Exciting Parental leave benefits

- cohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous service

- Eligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as well

- Counselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programs

- We offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)

- A significantly discounted fitness membership with unlimited access to over 290 facilities for you and your family. To find out more click here

- Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

- At least 2 years of professional experience as a psychologist in a clinical setting as a Grade 2

- Experience facilitating groups and working effectively in a multidisciplinary team

- Excellent communication skills with clients, families, colleagues, and stakeholders

- Victorian Driver's License

Application process

To download the PD, and to apply for this job go to: https://cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6825437.

You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter as well as address the key selection criteria. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received.

This campaign will close on the 13 November at 10 PM.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.

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