Mental Health Clinician (Psy2, SW/OT/RPN3) - Psychological Trauma Service

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Permanent, Full-time (1EFT/80 hours + monthly ADO)
• Psychologist Grade 2, or Registered Psychiatric Nurse / Social Worker / Occupational Therapist Grade 3
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits! 5 weeks annual leave and portable long service leave from other public health services

About us

The Psychological Trauma Service is a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with complex trauma and personality difficulties. It takes a holistic and flexible approach, working with individuals and their support networks to understand distress and guide recovery. Combining clinical and lived experience, the service provides education, consultation, and tailored therapies, including psychological, body-sensory, art-based, and psychopharmacological options.

The service focuses on trauma stabilization, memory processing, and integration, emphasising social connection and family involvement. It also offers expertise in working with older adults and improving trauma care, ensuring all support is informed by the individual’s culture, values, and priorities.

About the role

The PTS Clinician will, under the supervision and direction of senior PTS staff, provide direct clinical services including assessment and evidence-based therapy/therapies to consumers of the PTS. 

About you

• Approved tertiary qualifications and eligibility for membership with relevant registering body

    Nursing/ Social Work/ Occupational Therapy

• Current registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board / Occupational Therapy Board via AHPRA or accreditation with AASW
• Recent post graduate experience a community mental health setting.
• Post Graduate qualifications in mental health nursing (for nursing applicants) are desirable

    Psychology

• Master or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• 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 or working towards endorsement as part of the Psychology Board of Australia registrar program
• Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists is desirable.

• Australian working rights
• 2026 Influenza vaccination
• Current Victorian Driver's License
• Current Working with Children Check and be willing to undergo a Background Check

Benefits

A new carpark waiting list has been implemented at The Alfred.

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Onsite car (subject to availability) and bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
• Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
• Close to public transport and cafes

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV. 

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

Any queries please contact Dr Birgit Pfitzer Clinical Lead [email protected] OR Richa Khadka, Manager Wellbeing & Therapeutic Services on [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 5th May 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.