Allied Health Clinician

Healthscope Hospitals; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rainbow Tick Accreditation

Job summary

The Melbourne Clinic, part of Healthscope Hospitals, seeks a Mental Health Clinician (various professions) to deliver EMDR and Living Well program treatments. The role covers outpatient and inpatient interfaces in a supportive, Rainbow Tick-accredited environment in Richmond, VIC.

Applicants must have applicable registrations, EMDR training, and at least 2 years of clinical mental health experience. Rainbow Tick accreditation and a commitment to safety and ongoing development are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA for your profession.
• Completion of the EMDR Basic Training Program (Level 1 and 2).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical mental health experience.
• Experience with group therapy is preferred.
• Current Working with Children Check and vaccination status requirements.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating groups within EMDR and Living Well programs.
• Conducting individual EMDR treatment for clients with complex trauma.
• Collaborating in an Allied Health multidisciplinary team.
• Attending relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Contributing to program development and policy reviews.
• Participating in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Therapy experience

Interpersonal skills

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Mental Health Clinician – EMDR and Living Well Program

Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Art Therapist, Mental Health Nurse with therapy experience) – Grade 2 Allied Health

Working across both the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Living Well Program – The Melbourne Clinic

Rainbow tick accredited

Are you a Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, Dietitian, Art Therapist, or Mental Health Nurse with therapy experience) that has excellent interpersonal and therapeutic skills and a passion for delivering high-quality 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 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.

The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is seeking a mental health clinician to join both our EMDR and Living Well program teams. You will work with allied health, nursing and medical staff to deliver a high-quality evidence based therapy program.

This is a temporary part-time role covering leave (0.8 EFT).

As a Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Art Therapist, Mental Health Nurse with therapy experience) your responsibilities will include:

Facilitatinggroups within both EMDR and The Living Well Program, and to work across other TMC programs as required, giving you exposure to specialist programs and training.

Conducting individual EMDR treatment with clients experiencing complex trauma.

Work within the Allied Health multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Pastoral Care, Physiotherapy, & Dietetics.

Attendingrelevant multidisciplinary team meetings.

Participatingin the development and review of programs as necessary.

Participating in the development and evaluation of policies as appropriate.

Contributingto quality improvement projects.

Qualification in an allied health profession, e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Dietetics, Art Therapy or Mental Health Nursing background.

Registration with AHPRA for your profession, or eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers, DAA for Dietitians, or ANZACATA for Art Therapists.

Completion of the EMDR Basic Training Program (Level 1 and 2 training), and training in a complementary modality such as DBT, ACT, Schema or TF-CBT, IFS.

Completion of the 10 hours of consultation with an EMDRAA Approved Consultant) (preferred).

Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience in mental health setting.

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: 18 of November 2026

If you are successful, you will receive a salary (grade 2) based on your years of relevant experience against the current Enterprise Agreement the Healthscope – Victoria – Allied Health Professionals – Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 (salaries range between $46.80 and $56.30 per hour), or (for psychologists or dietitians only) Enterprise Agreement the Healthscope – Victoria – Psychologists and Dietitians Agreement 2023-2026 (salaries range between $49.03 and $58.01 per hour), which are exclusive of both higher qualifications and superannuation.

More Information:

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. 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.