Psychologist – Grade 3
Part time position - 3 days per week
The Victoria Clinic is a state of the art, purpose built inpatient mental health hospital, which includes a rooftop gymnasium and recreation area. The Victoria Clinic provides a range of inpatient wellbeing and specialist programs, which are growing to meet the needs of our patients and has an exciting opportunity for a motivated Psychologist.
The Victoria Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace, committed to providing our staff with support and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and safe.
Are you a skilled and compassionate psychologist with experience in both mental health and clinical settings. The Victoria Clinic is seeking a dedicated psychologist to support and inpatient programs and staff development.
About the Role:
You will provide clinical oversight and leadership to a multidisciplinary team, supporting the delivery of a high-quality, trauma-informed, inpatient programs, specifically dual diagnosis. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring clinical excellence, supporting staff, and fostering a therapeutic environment for patient recovery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the design, delivery, and evaluation of evidence-based interventions.
- Provide supervision, support, and consultation to clinical staff within the program.
- Conduct clinical assessments, individual sessions, and group facilitation
- Work collaboratively with psychiatrists, nursing staff, and allied health professionals.
- Participate in service development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supervise, manage and work within the wellbeing and dual diagnosis program (clinical lead these two inpatient programs and staff that work within it providing guidance, supervision and management.
About You:
- Registered Psychologist with AHPRA (Clinical endorsement)
- Clinical Board-approved supervisor
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and treatment modalities suited to comorbidity.
- Proven leadership skills and the ability to support and mentor a clinical team.
- Excellent interpersonal, organisational, and communication skills.
- Desirable: Trained in Schema Therapy, DBT and/or EMDR
What We Offer:
- Prospect to lead an innovative and meaningful program in a supportive hospital environment.
- Flexible, part-time hours across three consistent weekdays.
- Clinical autonomy within a collaborative and well-resourced team.
- Ongoing supervision and professional development opportunities.
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
To Apply:
Enquiries & Applications to: Melissa Bull – Allied Health Lead, melissa.bull@healthscope.com.au; or Jennifer Baxter – Clinical Lead/Senior Psychologist, jennifer.baxter@healthscope.com.au on 03 95260200
Join a passionate and experienced team working to make a real difference in the lives of people recovering from mental health and substance use challenges.
Closing date: 29th October 2025
📌 Psychologist - Grade 3
🏢 Healthscope
📍 Victoria