Eating Disorders Program Coordinator/Senior Clinician

Are you a Clinical Psychologist with excellent interpersonal and therapeutic skills, and a passion for delivering high quality patient care?

The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria is Australia’s largest private mental health service, providing a variety of recovery focussed inpatient and outpatient programs that are tailored to meet the needs of people with a range of mental health conditions.

The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patient's staff and visitors, regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development. We value individuality and embrace people with differing experiences, knowledge and skills with the intention of building a thriving, professional working environment that is both nurturing and a safe.

Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.

The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is seeking an experienced psychologist to join the team as the co-ordinator of the eating disorder program. The program treats clients with a range of eating disorders via dedicated inpatient and outpatient programs. The co-ordinator will work with allied health and nursing staff to implement a high-quality evidence based therapy program.

This is an ongoing permanent part-time role (0.6 EFT)

As the EDP Coordinator your responsibilities will include:  

·         Co-ordinator responsibilities for the inpatient therapy program (up to 21 dedicated beds) and the outpatient program (currently running one day per week)

·         Organisation of group time-table and staff group scheduling for the program

·         Conduct evidence-based therapy groups for clients in the program

·         Contribute to the general inpatient program with the TMC inpatient co-ordinators, Allied Health Manager and Director of Allied Health

·         Develop, complete and facilitate quality improvement projects in the eating disorders program

·         Supervision of Grade 1 and 2 staff, as required and supervision of students of your discipline.

Our Psychologists enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

·         Career advancement opportunities

·         Clinical supervision from a Senior in your discipline

·         On site professional development opportunities

Essential Criteria:

·         Qualification in an allied health profession, e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Psychology (mental health nurses with specialist skills in eating disorders will also be considered)

·         Masters or Doctoral post-graduate qualification (desirable)

·         Registration with AHPRA for your profession, or eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers

·         Specialist training/credentialing in Eating Disorders (preferred)

·         Four years + experience as a health professional

·         Experience as a supervisor (preferred)

·         Well-developed leadership and communication skills

·         Experience with group therapy (preferred)

·         Commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice

·         Current Working with Children Check

All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status. 

Why Healthscope?

We care about your career at Healthscope.

No matter where you go within our community of care, you’ll be supported by great team leaders, be part of strong, innovative teams who always strive for better and have the opportunity to flourish and grow.

Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. We work together to create positive, memorable experiences, alongside our quality care, in every moment of every day.

Joining us opens the door to endless opportunities. We encourage the pursuit of continuous professional development, specialisation and education, and support our people to grow and flourish.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

Applications close: 10th September 2024

If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience against the current Enterprise Agreement the Healthscope – Victoria – Allied Health Professionals – Enterprise Agreement 2020-2022  (salaries range between $51.48 and $58.36 per hour), which is exclusive of both higher qualifications and superannuation. 

To Apply:  Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form. For further enquiries, please contact recruitment@healthscope.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.