Eating Disorder Clinician

Healthscope; 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, seeks a Mental Health Clinician to join the Eating Disorder Program on a 0.8 EFT (temporary part-time) basis in Melbourne, VIC. Roles include delivering evidence-based therapy with a multidisciplinary team and working across inpatient and outpatient programs.

Applicants should hold registration (AHPRA) and have 1–2 years of eating disorders experience; Rainbow Tick accreditation underlines our commitment to safe, inclusive care.

Qualifications

• Registration with AHPRA for your profession.
• Experience with eating disorders.
• Specialist training/credentialing in Eating Disorders (preferred).
• Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience in eating disorders.
• Well-developed leadership and communication skills.
• Current Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term interventions to inpatients with complex presentations using a variety of modalities.
• Facilitate groups within the Eating Program and across other programs as required.
• Work within the Allied Health multidisciplinary team including Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Dietetics and more.
• Attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Participate in development and evaluation of programs and policies.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects in the eating disorders program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Therapy experience

Eating disorders knowledge

Clinical psychology

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

AHPRA registration

Eligibility for professional bodies (AASW/DAA/ANZACATA)

Experience in mental health treatment

Job description

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

Eating Disorder 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 for patients living with an eating disorder?

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 our eating disorder program team. Our eating disorder program treats clients with a range of eating disorders via dedicated inpatient and outpatient program. 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 parental 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:

• Providingshort-term interventions to inpatients with complex presentations using a variety of modalities.
• Facilitatinggroups within the Eating Program, and to work across other TMC programs as required, giving you exposure to specialist programs and training.
• 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 in the eating disorders program.

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

Experience of working with eating disorders

Specialist training/credentialing in Eating Disorders (preferred)

Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant clinical experience in eating disorders

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.

For further enquiries, please contact Dianne Rennard (Eating Disorder Program Coordinator) **************@healthscope.com.au or Fraser Breed (Allied Health Manager) ************@healthscope.com.au

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.