Senior Clinical Psychologist - Grade 3 (Specialist Medical Inpatient Services)
* Location: Multiple Western Health sites
* Employment Type: Part-Time (30.4 hours/week), Ongoing
* Salary: Grade 3 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to join our Specialist Medical Inpatient Services team. Specifically, this service provides consultancy to several wards including the acute general medical and surgical units, coronary care, and sub-specialty medical and surgical services.
* Opportunity to contribute to the development of the service.
* Access to Salary Packaging and Novated Lease options
* 5 weeks annual leave entitlement
We are particularly looking for clinicians who have experience in public sector health settings. Experience in the training, mentorship and supervision of early career Psychologists will be advantageous.
Key responsibilities
This position/s involves using your well consolidated skills and expertise to provide best care to the patients of the West, working alongside Allied Health, Nursing and Medical staff. In this role, you will also collaborate with other Psychologists in the broader Specialist Medical Inpatient Service – which includes Neuropsychology, Health Psychology and Clinical Psychology.
You will be part of the expanding psychology team who provide holistic patient-centred care, delivering excellent patient outcomes, and providing evidence-based practice. You will have the opportunity to provide leadership and strategic direction within the team and be involved in research and quality improvement activities, while collaborating with other senior clinicians. You will receive supervision from Grade 4 Psychologists and be well supported in developing your clinical, leadership, supervision, and research skills. Grade 3 Psychologists at Western Health also contribute to our Education and Training programs in collaboration with the Psychology Education Team.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will:
* Have a passion for working with clients with complex and chronic health conditions, in a dynamic clinical setting.
* Have a commitment to a Psychology Service that promotes an evidence-based, best practice culture, and supports continuous service improvement.
* Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ensure safe and high-quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies.
* Have the ability to think quickly and broadly whilst triaging new referrals.
* Utilise the full spectrum of your psychological training and expertise to assess clients' psychological needs.
* Liaise with the treating team and relevant other parties effectively and regularly.
* Contribute personally to the team culture.
* Contribute flexibly, creatively, and enthusiastically to initiatives for ongoing improvement; and
* Bring a sense of calm and stability whilst working with clients with complex health conditions within diverse anddynamic clinical settings.
Position Description About Western Health
Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant,diverseand rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.
With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centredcare across every life stage.
We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach servicesto aged, adult andpaediatricpatients and newborn babies. Specialties includeoncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases,geriatricsand cardiology.
We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complexcareand developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.
Western Healthoperatesfour acute public hospitals:Sunshine Hospital (including JoanKirnerWomen's and Children's),FootscrayHospital,WilliamstownHospitaland Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We alsooperateSunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community HealthCentreand Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh.Western Health alsoprovidesthe primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis FrostCentre,a women's prison located in Ravenhall.
Whyjoinus? Compensation andbenefits
* Competitive salary packagesalignedwith market standards.
* Health andwellbeingprograms, including flexible work arrangements.
* Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
Learning anddevelopmentopportunities
* Accessthe Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) forpersonalisedlearning pathways.
* Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
* Mentorship and career support.
Communityimpact andinclusion
* Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
* Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
* Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
Organisationalculture andenvironment
* Thrive in a collaborative,compassionateand innovative team environment.
* Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.
Ready tomake animpact?
Ifyou'repassionate aboutproviding holistic patient-centred care and delivering excellent patient outcomes,we'dlove to hear from you.Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via theintranet before applying.
Closingdate:11:59pm on 31 March 2026.
Enquiries: Forfurther information about this role, contact:
Title: Director of Psychology
Phone: 0402 780 795
Title: Senior Clinical Lead (Clinical Psychology)
Phone: 0466 845 947
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting andretainingdiversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services,sitesand operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health doesnot accept unsolicited resumes/applications fromrecruitmentagencies.
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