Director Psychology Services

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.

• Part-time (0.8EFT) to Oct 2025
• Based in St Kilda Rd location
• Psychologist Grade 6
• Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision

What's in it for you

• Fitness Passport (Subscription membership to select gyms across Melbourne)
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment
• Work-life balance

About us

Alfred Mental & Addiction Health (AMAH) is 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 single most important goal of AMAH is to create an environment that facilitates clinical recovery, supports individual recovery efforts and strives to minimise service system barriers to the recovery process.

Alfred Health Psychology includes Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology and Forensic Psychology working across AMAH, Acute and Subacute Services. There are approximately 115 psychologists employed at Alfred Health. The majority of psychologists work within AMAH and the Director of Psychology has a dual reporting line to both the Director of Operations AMAH and the Director of Allied Health, Alfred Health. 

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will be responsible for the professional standards and governance of psychologists employed at Alfred Health. You will be operationally responsible for some of the psychologists who work in the acute and subacute services. A key aspect of your role is the development of positive, collaborative working relationships with AMAH Managers and Heads of Service, Allied Health Managers and other Acute, Subacute and Community Managers.

About you

• Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Endorsement as a specialist Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Relevant Masters or Doctoral degree in Psychology.
• Minimum ten years’ experience working as a registered psychologist
• Prior experience of working in a mental health care and/or acute/subacute hospital setting
• Experience in the delivery and/or management of a Psychology service in a hospital environment
• Extensive experience in the delivery of Psychology services
• Extensive experience in the supervision and mentoring of Psychologists, students and support staff.
• Australian working rights
• Full Covid-19 and 2024 Influenza vaccination
• Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Other benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.

• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

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

For more information regarding the position, please contact Valentina Maric on ph: 0448 873 015 or email: [email protected]u

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Monday 7th October 2024

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 Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, 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