Neuropsychologist
Clinical Neuropsychologist
· Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 2 or 3
· Allied Health Program – The Melbourne Clinic
· Part-time, permanent position, 0.4 to 0.6 EFT
· Rainbow tick accredited
The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Grade 2 or 3 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join the Allied Health Team. The role is situated within our Neuropsychology Service and will involve the provision of inpatient neuropsychological assessment and intervention, and individual and group therapy. The service works with clients (17-90+ years) with a wide range of conditions, including neurodevelopmental conditions, acute and chronic mental health conditions, acquired brain injury, substance use, and later life cognitive changes (older adults).
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 offers inpatient, outpatient (Day Program) and outreach services. This includes specialist programs in eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma processing, emotional management, dual diagnosis, Autism, ADHD, aged psychiatry and addictive behaviours. A wide range of evidence-based treatment therapies are also provided, including CBT, DBT, ACT, Mindfulness and EMDR. Quality improvement projects are also underway in the areas of family violence support and neurodiversity safe care.
The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patients, staff and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, 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 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.
Position Summary
Suitably qualified Grade 2 or Grade 3 Clinical Neuropsychologists are being sought for a part-time position at The Melbourne Clinic, Richmond, Victoria. The role is well supported by the neuropsychology and broader allied health teams, and provides on-site professional development opportunities, including a monthly Psychology Forum with 20+ clinical psychology and neuropsychology peers, group supervision and weekly Professorial Unit Academic Forum presentations. There is also allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development. The Neuropsychology Service is involved in a number of quality improvement and clinical research projects, as well as the co-design, facilitation and evaluation of a newly established Autism Program.
Grade 3 applicants require registration with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology, along with approved supervisor status. Experience, and a strong interest in mental health and understanding of psychiatric conditions, is preferred. New graduates commencing, or about to commence, their registrar program are welcome to apply provided they have full registration with AHPRA. Availability to work Mondays is desirable.
This is an ongoing permanent part-time role (0.4 to 0.6 EFT).
Our Clinical Neuropsychologists enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
· Career advancement opportunities, including graduate and registrar programs
· Clinical supervision from a senior in your discipline and/or from a senior clinician
· On site regular professional development opportunities (e.g., Professional meetings / forums with peers, Academic Forum presentations from external experts)
· Allocated allowance towards preferred Professional Development
Essential Criteria:
· Full registration with AHPRA
· Masters or Doctoral qualification in an APAC recognised Clinical Neuropsychology course, or reciprocal international training recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia
· Endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist, completing registrar program, or intention to commence registrar program (supervision provided)
· Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills
· Demonstrated commitment to high quality service provision and to professional development
· Well-developed time management and work load organisational skills
· A commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice
· Developed neuropsychological assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills, within a mental health setting (desirable)
· Experience and competency in the provision of evidence based group therapies (desirable)
· Current Working with Children Check
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.
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.
If you are successful, you will receive a salary based on your years of relevant experience factored against the relevant Enterprise Agreement, being the Healthscope – Victoria – Psychologists and Dietitians Agreement 2023-2026 ((Grade 2 salaries range between $49.23 and $56.60 per hour; Grade 3 salaries range between $58.54 and $65.78 per hour), which is exclusive of both a higher qualifications allowance and superannuation.
Applications close: 18th February 2025. Candidates will be screened as applications are submitted and advertising may close sooner if a suitable applicant is found.
For further enquiries: Nicci.Grace@healthscope.com.au (Chief Clinical Neuropsychologist), Ph: 9487 4624
To Apply: Please direct completed applications, including CV and cover letter addressing selection criteria to Dr Nicci Grace, Chief Neuropsychologist, E: Nicci.Grace@healthscope.com.au