Clinical Psychologist

St John of God Health Care; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 116,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to AU$18,550

Flexible work options

Additional purchased leave

Wellbeing programs and EAP

Employee discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

St John of God Langmore Centre in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Clinical Psychologist (Grade 3) to lead clinical practice and supervision within a multidisciplinary team. The role combines direct clinical care with leadership responsibilities in trauma-informed care.

The position is 0.8 FTE (min 4 days/week), with 60:40 clinical to leadership activity, offering opportunities to influence service delivery, supervise staff, and develop trauma-focused programs within the centre.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in assessment and treatment of complex mental health presentations.
• Specialist trauma treatment and neuro-affirming practices.
• Advanced therapies: CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, trauma-informed approaches.
• Current registration with Psychology Board of Australia (Clinical endorsement).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct clinical care for a mix of individual and group interventions across therapy programs (~2.5 days/week).
• Provide leadership activities (~1.5 days/week), including clinical supervision and supervision of psychologists and students.
• Facilitate trauma group supervision and EMDR supervision/consultation.
• Contribute to service and program development initiatives across the centre.
• Offer discipline-specific consultation within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Trauma assessment

Trauma treatment

CBT

DBT

EMDR

ACT

Clinical supervision

Leadership

Education

Registration as Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia (Clinical endorsement)

Job description

St John of God Langmore Centre is located within the former St John of God Berwick Hospital, St John of God Langmore Centre provides specialist mental health care for people across southeast Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland and beyond.

We offer personalised care across a range of settings, including inpatient care, day programs, outpatient services and community-based support.Our experienced team of psychiatrists, mental health nurses, psychologists and allied health professionals work together to support your recovery and wellbeing.

Whether you are seeking treatment for yourself or supporting someone close to you, our team is here to provide compassionate care for a range of mental health conditions.

We offer a range of programs, therapies and treatments to support your recovery, including specialist care for adult ADHD, trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression and other mental health conditions.

Your role at St John of God Langmore Centre

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist (Grade 3) seeking a diverse and rewarding role that combines clinical leadership, supervision, program development, and direct clinical practice within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

This position is 0.8 FTE (minimum 4 days per week) and offers a balanced mix of clinical and leadership responsibilities, with approximately a 60:40 split between clinical work and leadership activities.

About the Role

You will spend approximately:

• 2.5 days per week providing direct clinical care, including both individual and group interventions across a range of therapy programs.
• 1.5 days per week in leadership activities, including:
  • Providing clinical supervision and support to psychologists, psychologist students, and other team members
  • Facilitating trauma group supervision and other group supervisions as required
  • Providing EMDR supervision and consultation
  • Contributing to service and program development initiatives
  • Offering discipline-specific consultation and expertise across multidisciplinary teams

About You

As a Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will bring:

• Extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of complex mental health presentations, particularly in the areas of trauma treatment and/or neuro-affirming practices.
• Advanced skills and experience in a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as:
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Other contemporary trauma-informed approaches
• Current registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, with Clinical Psychology endorsement.
• Board-approved supervisor within your endorsed area of practice.
• Demonstrated experience providing supervision, consultation, and leadership within a clinical setting.
• A passion for supporting clinician development, service innovation, and high-quality client care.

This role provides an excellent opportunity to influence service delivery, support workforce capability, and maintain a meaningful clinical caseload while contributing to the growth and development of trauma-informed services.

Above all, you will be committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care and supporting the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.

What We Offer

• Salary: $115,663 to $129,841 per annum, pro rata, plus 12% superannuation.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of everyday living expenses, including mortgage, rent, meal entertainment and holiday accommodation.
• Additional salary packaging options including novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation.
• Flexible work options to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Additional purchased leave options.
• Access to wellbeing programs and Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts.
• Employee discounts across St John of God Hospital and Medical Services and Private Health Insurance.
• Access to a dedicated and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to innovative professional development opportunities.

For further information about the position, please contact Angel Chen, Therapy and Community Services Manager, on (03) 9773 7***.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.