Epworth HealthCare is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist to become part of our dynamic rehabilitation team based at Hawthorn. This part-time position (0.6 EFT) offers an excellent opportunity for a clinician who wants to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. The role is scheduled to commence in February 2026.
If you're passionate about delivering high-quality psychological care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we'd love to hear from you
The Psychology Department at Epworth works within the Rehabilitation Division and has a long history of providing high quality care to adults undertaking rehabilitation programs at Epworth. With more than 25 psychologists across three Melbourne locations, you will be joining a vibrant and dynamic team and will be given access to supervision and professional development opportunities.
With this fantastic opportunity, your role will be to provide short and longer term psychological services to clients with a broad range of health conditions within a multidisciplinary team. You will work flexibly across both the inpatient and outpatient teams, with a particular emphasis on inpatient support. You will have opportunities for individual and group work and will receive supervision from experienced Psychologists.
Applicants need to have endorsement or be on a path towards endorsement in Clinical, Health, or Counselling Psychology.
Having access to ongoing professional development opportunities as well as links to our wider team within our Epworth network, this is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed
You will make an impact by:
* Using your well-developed clinical skills to deliver effective and evidence-based psychology assessments and interventions for patients which contribute to their health and well-being
* Working collaboratively with other team members to support client rehabilitation goals and functional outcomes in a multidisciplinary context
* Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of practice relating to patient admission, assessment, treatment, family liaison and discharge planning
* Communicating effectively with your teams, patients, and families
To be successful in this role you will have:
* Established psychological assessment and intervention skills
* Experience working within a hospital setting, preferably within rehabilitation
* An interest, and preferably experience, in delivering interventions for people with neurological conditions. Relevant training and support will be provided
* Values centered approach around team work, compassionate and evidence based care
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Position Description Inherent Requirements
Early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.
About Rehabilitation & Mental Health
Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.
Qualifications
* A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical or Health or Counselling Psychology
* General Psychologist registration with AHPRA with (or working towards) area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology
Additional Information
Why Join Epworth?
At Epworth, it's a community.
It's the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:
* Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit statusprovides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
* Discounted private health insurance
* Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
* The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.
If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.
Ready to Make a Difference?
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For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call
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