An exciting opportunity has arisen for  a Clinical Psychologist Grade 2 to join the Mental Health Division at Austin Health. This is a 12 month fixed position backfilling a Maternity Leave placemenet.

If you have always wondered what it would be like to work in a true dynamic multi discplary team now might be the time for you to delve in. Our team consists of Psychiatrists, Psychitric Registrars  and  Interns, Clinic Nurse Consulatnat,  Occupational  Therapists , Social Workers , Lived Experienced workers and a large Nursing Team.

The position will be based in the Acute Psychiatric Unit  (APU) which will provide an unique opportunity to work with people with a broad range of mental illness, across all stages of illness.

The APU is part of the North East Mental Health Service and is located on the Austin Hospital campus. The APU is a 24 bed inpatient unit providing the following services: 19 acute beds for the North East Area Mental Health Service (NEAMHS) covering the municipalities of Banyule and Nillumbik .

This role includes direct patient assessment, treatment and teamwork. Opportunities exist for development of specialised programs for ward staff, and as appropriate, involvement in research and training associated with the Department of Clinical and Health Psychology.

Minimum qualifications: Masters of Clinical Psychology or equivalent. Experience with acute and chronic mental illness, and the capacity to draw upon a range of therapeutic interventions.

Qualities: initiative, enthusiasm, team-player, humour, solution focused tenacious and innovative,

To be successful in this role you must demonstrate key responsibilities as outlined in the Position Description.

Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check conducted by Austin Health and if required, a Working with Children Check.

Austin Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.