Senior Clinical Psychologist, Mental Health Therapy Service
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time
Hours per fortnight - 48
Job Category - Other Professionals - Psychology
Req Id - 8890
- Senior clinical psychology role in a growing public mental health therapy service
- Lead supervision of Grade 2 psychologists and students in an interprofessional team
- Shape new programs and pathways to improve access to evidence-based therapy
About the role
Mental Health Therapy Services (MHTS) at Barwon Health provide a range of psychotherapy, peer support and allied health services across our local and area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services (MHWS). We are a growing service committed to improving access to evidence-based therapy for people with moderate to severe mental illness, delivered by a collaborative interprofessional team.
As Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive assessment and evidence-based psychological treatment for consumers across inpatient and community settings, developing formulations and therapy plans within a stepped care model. As part of the MHTS senior team, you will contribute to clinical decision making, the development of service pathways and new programs, and incident management. You will also provide clinical supervision to Grade 2 psychologists and psychology students, and play a key role in building a culture of reflective, interprofessional practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive mental health assessment, formulation and evidence-based psychological treatment for adults with moderate to severe mental illness, including intensive treatment of personality disorders and trauma processing, via face-to-face, telehealth and outreach.
- Provide clinical supervision and consultation to Grade 2 psychologists, students and early career staff, and lead peer review processes that strengthen reflective and interprofessional practice.
- Contribute to the development of new programs, models of care and service pathways that improve access to MHTS, working collaboratively with area and local MHWS, AOD services, consumers, families and carers.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced clinical psychologist with high-level therapeutic skills and a passion for delivering recovery-focused, family-centred and culturally safe care in a public mental health setting. You will bring strong leadership within an interprofessional team and thrive on collaboration and flexibility in a complex, growing service.
- Current AHPRA registration with clinical psychology endorsement and eligibility for supervisor status, with significant experience delivering empirically supported assessment and treatment for adults with mental illness.
- High-level skills in one or more therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, MBT, CPT or EMDR.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child Safety
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Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.
Contact person: Amy Langbein (she/her) Manager; Mental Health Therapy Services | Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol Services | Barwon Health
Mobile: 0448 377 500 Email: amy.langbein@barwonhealth.org.au
Application closing date: Friday 23, October 2026
Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the Employee Login on the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page through the intranet before applying.
Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged.