Psychologist - teds (528801)

Tasmania is part of a nationwide program of work that is delivering innovations in the treatment of eating disorders. The Tasmania Eating Disorder Service (TEDS) is a new service delivering integrated specialist care for adults with an eating disorder, including Community-Based Intensive Treatment (CBIT) Programs in the North, Northwest and South. We are looking for clinicians with an interest in eating disorders who are innovators and have a passion for delivering quality care.

As part of the TEDS state‐wide multidisciplinary team, you will deliver high quality mental health services in accordance with the Mental Health Strategic Plan, Mental Health Service principles, National Mental Health Standards, Agency policy, legal requirements and relevant professional competencies.

• Provide quality psychological service using evidence‐based and best practice principles within a collaborative and multidisciplinary framework.
• Provide evidence‐based psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions to people with an eating disorder and their families or carers.

• Demonstrate proficient clinical and professional knowledge directly applicable to the treatment of complex mental health disorders in adults and/or children and young people.
• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in contemporary psychological practice, including comprehensive evidence‐based psychological assessments, therapeutic interventions and the ability to produce specialist psychological reports.
• Have high level interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, including experience liaising effectively with other services and agencies in providing specialised psychological mental health assessment, advice and training.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Fixed‐term full‐time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of twelve months. Hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full‐time, part‐time and casual vacancies.

• Participate in the TEDS Community Based Intensive Treatment and Residential Recovery Program which delivers services for adults (16 years and older) with an eating disorder and their families and carers.

Salary: $117,272 to $126,182 per annum. Employer superannuation contribution is 12% on top of this amount.

Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Salary packaging includes living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year, plus other benefits if eligible.

Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum.

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – access to over 40 fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience working with people experiencing eating disorders or other mental health conditions.
• Endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Post‐graduate degree in Psychology.
• Eating Disorder Credentialled practitioner.
• Current Driver's Licence.

Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre‐employment checks.

• Statement of Duties (Psychologist – TEDS HP03).
• Applicant Guide.

Apply Online. You will be prompted to complete a 1–2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

Name: Anita Reimann
Position: Manager – TEDS
Phone number: 03 6777 4017
Email address:

Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence are the key values of the Department of Health. The department encourages diversity and supports employees from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals and people living with disabilities. It also holds Carer Accredited Employer Status, providing support to employees with caring responsibilities.