Senior Psychologist (Grade 3) - Community Mental Health

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent, Full Time (1EFT / 80 Hours)
• Grade 3 Clinical Psychologist ($108,279.60 -  $123,905.60) + Superannuation
• Great Staff benefits: frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
• Located at St Kilda Road Clinic

About us

Alfred Mental and Addiction Health (AMAH) is the Area Mental Health Service responsible for the operation of services which focus on people with a severe mental illness residing in the Inner South-eastern area of Melbourne.

The newly integrated Adult and Older Adult Department combines the strengths of AMAH Adult Community Mental Health and Caulfield Aged and Liaison Psychiatry Services. Our mission is to provide comprehensive, person-centred support to adults and older adults through an expansive range of therapeutic, addiction, trauma-informed, and family violence services.

As part of our commitment to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health recommendations and the Victorian Mental Health and Wellbeing Act 2022, we’re expanding our offerings to ensure clients benefit from specialist expertise alongside access to innovative, broad-spectrum care options. This includes specialised pathways for substance use disorders, rehabilitation and recovery, physical and mental health integration, and trauma-focused services.

Our department focuses on integrated treatment, education, peer support, care planning, and navigation services, designed to support individuals through every stage of their recovery journey.

Join a team dedicated to reshaping mental health care with holistic, specialised, and compassionate support. Together, let’s create meaningful change in mental health and wellbeing for our community.

About you

• AHPRA registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009
• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• At least 5 years’ experience working as a registered clinical psychologist
• PBA approved supervisor
• Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists is desirable
• Demonstrated clinical competence at a senior level, and extensive experience in the application of clinical psychological interventions in a variety of mental health settings including community settings.
• Demonstrated skills and experience in working with clients with a personality disorder. Knowledge and experience of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) or other Evidence Based Psychological Treatments for Personality Disorders is desirable.
• Skills and experience in formal psychological assessment of people with a psychiatric disorder or suspected disorder including diagnostic, personality and cognitive.
• Skills and experience in the development of rehabilitation/recovery plans for people with severe mental health disorders including those with dual diagnosis. Skills and experience in providing psycho-education to clients and families.
• Australian working rights

What's in it for you

Portable long service leave from other public health services, Fitness Passport (Discounted subscription membership at numerous gyms across Melbourne), Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment, Located close to public transport and cafes, Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, car parking (subject to availability), onsite gym and childcare services nearby at The Alfred, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter. 

For more information about the role, please contact Simone Farrelly (acting Director Psychology Services) via email:  [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Thursday 17th April 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au