Senior Clinical Psychologist | Mental Health Therapy Services

• Be part of a growing specialist therapy service shaping access to care
• Work in a supportive, interprofessional environment with strong clinical governance
• Flexible Temporary part-time parental Leave role with meaningful clinical complexity and leadership scope

About the role

Mental Health Therapy Services (MHTS) delivers specialist psychotherapy, peer support and allied health interventions across local and area Mental Health and Wellbeing Services.

This role sits within a growing, multidisciplinary therapy service focused on improving access to evidence-based psychological care for people experiencing moderate to severe mental illness.

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, formulation-driven therapy across inpatient and community settings
• Work within an interprofessional model of care, contributing to shared clinical decision-making
• Support service growth, access pathways and contemporary therapeutic models within MHDAS

This is a high-impact role ideal for a clinician seeking complex work, leadership influence, and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based therapy, including trauma and personality disorder treatment
• Contribute to interprofessional care planning, stepped-care pathways and service development
• Provide clinical supervision and consultation to early career psychologists and multidisciplinary staff

What We Are Looking For

• Endorsed Clinical Psychologist with experience in moderate–severe mental illness and complex presentations
• Strong capability in evidence-based therapies, formulation and risk assessment, including trauma-informed practice
• A collaborative clinician who can lead, supervise and influence within multidisciplinary teams

Position Description 

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Barwon Health staff benefits

• 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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Diversity and Inclusion

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

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)

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.