Clinical Psychologist

• Permanent Part Time - 0.4 EFT


• Grade 3


• Work with a supportive team with an Integrated approach to patient care

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services  to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Integrated Services -HARP is a service that targets people with chronic disease, aged and/or complex needs who frequently present to hospital or are at imminent risk of hospitalisation and could benefit from coordinated care. HARP provides short term support and intervention to maintain a person’s optimal independence in enabling them to better manage their condition/s in the community and reduce avoidable hospital admissions.

The HARP Psychology Service aims to assist clients to adjust to and manage their chronic illnesses. All referrals to HARP Psychology will be triaged by the HARP psychologist in discussion with the referrer. If the referral is accepted a psychological assessment will be scheduled with patient consent in order to establish a diagnosis and make recommendations based on the identified needs. This can include identifying barriers to managing their chronic illness including mental health issues e.g. depression, anxiety, adjustment, grief/loss, psychosocial stressors or drug and alcohol issues with the overall goal of reducing the number of hospital presentations, or risk thereof.  The HARP Psychology Service may also include brief psychological intervention and therapy, consultation and liaison with other staff involved in the client’s care, liaison with the client’s doctors, and referral to other services as indicated.

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• A Masters or Doctorate degree in clinical psychology


• Endorsement  as a clinical with the Psychology Board of Australia


• Approved  supervisor status with the Psychology Board of Australia


• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience


• Current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.


• Extensive knowledge, experience and ability in the provision of psychological services in a range of clinical settings, including  experience in psychological interventions with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues and chronic disease as well as with more severe mental  health presentations.


• Possess a sound  understanding of DSM-V


• A Strong commitment to high quality care


• The ability to work as part of a diverse team


• Excellent communication and organisational skills


• Current Victorian Drivers Licence

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities


• Friendly & supportive team


• Flexible working hours


• Salary packaging options


• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury


• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.


• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.


• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

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