Job Description:

• Best practice implementation
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full time fixed term until 25/10/2026 (2 years fixed term)

About the Role

Registrar Position available:

Clarendon and Hawthorn Community Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences Outpatient Clinics.

The position involves provision of neuropsychology specific interventions for community mental health consumers of SVHM and outpatient neuropsychology services to St Vincent’s Hospital patients, most of whom were discharged from acute and subacute wards, and some linked with outpatient medical clinics.

As a registrar, you will be provided with the opportunity to work across two outpatient settings at Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences. This program is designed to support new psychology graduates with neuropsychology specialisation towards developing competencies and making the transition to practice as an endorsed neuropsychologist on completion of the program.

The position is embedded in clinical settings, working closely with Grade 3 and 4 neuropsychologists. The position will involve outpatient assessments at Adult Community Mental Health Clinics, comprising of multidisciplinary teams, and Clinical Neurosciences Outpatient Clinics, with referrals involving primarily mental health comorbidities. You will be well supported and receive joint neuropsychology supervision from P4 senior neuropsychologists across the two programs, with also opportunity for group supervision. You will also receive support for accessing professional development opportunities, internal and external to both services.

Following the two-year graduate program, you will be supported to apply for ongoing long term employment opportunities within St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.

Classifications for this position will range from Psychologist Grade 2 PK1 to PK4 ($92,627 - $104,811 per annum pro rata)

Your Contribution

• General registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Eligibility to enter a Clinical Neuropsychology registrar program with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Neuropsychology recognized by Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About St Vincent's Mental Health Program
St Vincent’s Mental Health & Wellbeing Service is an area-based mental health service operating in the inner city areas of Yarra and Boroondara.  It includes a range of inpatient, residential and community based programs, providing treatment to adults and older adults who experience acute and complex mental health issues. Multidisciplinary teams provide a range of clinical and therapeutic interventions underpinned by a strong commitment to recovery focused practice and person-centred care.

Clinical Neurosciences Neuropsychology unit provides outpatient neuropsychology services to St Vincent’s Hospital patients, most of whom were discharged from acute and subacute wards, and some linked with outpatient medical clinics.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more

Position Description and Critical Job Demands Checklist:

Contact Details:

Dr Evrim March, Senior Neuropsychologist P4,92312211, [email protected]

Alternate Contact:

Brad Wynne, General Manager Mental Health & Wellbeing and Addiction Medicine Program, 9231 4844, [email protected]

Closing Date:

25 October 2024 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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