Clinical Psychologist

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 position
• Part time (45.6 hours per fortnight)
• Psychologists Grade 2, Year 1-4 (PK1-PK4)
• Located at Caulfield Hospital, Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Community Rehabilitation Team
• Specialist Statewide Service
• Great staff benefits!
  • Excellent Alfred Health Psychology Registrar Program & professional development opportunities
  • Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing
  • Five weeks annual leave per annum

The Department

Alfred Health's ABI Community Rehabilitation ServiceTeam provides community based rehabilitation services for people with moderate to severe acquired brain injuries including traumatic brain injuries, stroke, hypoxic brain injuries and other causes of non-progressive brain injury. The ABI Community Rehab Service is part of a specialist, statewide ABI rehabilitation service that includes a 36-bed inpatient ward and a 4-bed transitional living service. Our interdisciplinary team consists of specialised, evidence-based and highly motivated clinicians.

The clinical work is diverse, interesting, and often complex. Frequent presenting issues include: mood and anxiety disorders; emotional distress; behavioural change; relationship issues; grief and adjustment.

The Role

• Delivery of high quality psychological assessment and intervention services to individuals with ABI and their families
• Commitment to a patient centred and goal directed approach to psychological service delivery
• Considerable liaison and joint work with other clinicians. Teamwork is core to the service
• A capacity to collaborate effectively within the interdisciplinary clinical team and with patients and their families
• Opportunity for research

Qualifications/Experience Required

• An approved degree with a major in psychology and post-graduate qualifications (Masters or Doctorate) in Clinical Psychology
• AHPRA Registration as a Psychologist is required

Desirable

• AHPRA endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist is desirable but we will consider applicants intending to complete the Registrar program
• Clinical experience in and knowledge of the psychological consequences of ABI
• Demonstrated skills and experience in psychological treatment, behavioural assessment and management and psycho-education of clients with ABI, cognitive impairment or mental health conditions
• Experience working in community based settings and outreach roles

Staff Benefits

• Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
• Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• Onsite car & 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

For all enquiries regarding this role, please contact Luke Delaney, Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist on 03 9076 7423 or 0473 772 439.

Applications close 11pm AEST, Thursday 7th August 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