Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist - Casual

Melbourne Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Career Growth

Supportive Culture & Belonging

Innovation

World-Class Excellence

Salary packaging up to $12,000 tax‑in‑

Job summary

Melbourne Health Co. is seeking a Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist for a casual role within the RMH Allied Health Psychology Department.

The position offers flexibility to work across different areas of the hospital and backfill for leave or short-term contracts. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and interventions to a broad patient population, contributing to the management of mental health in medical settings while collaborating with patients, families and professionals in a

Qualifications

• Experience in public health services, ideally within a medical setting.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide backfill for permanent staff on leave or for short-term contracts.
• Provide evidence-based clinical psychology assessments and therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients.
• Assist with management of mental health and behavioural issues for people with chronic and acute medical conditions.
• Work in partnership with patients, families and carers, as well as internal and external stakeholders to provide high-quality person-centred care.

Skills

Public health experience

Adaptable

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

APAC-approved postgraduate in Clinical Psychology (Masters/Doctoral)

Registration with Psychology Board of Australia (Clinical/Health endorsement)

Job description

Clinical Psychologist - Grade 2 - Casual

• Grade 2 Clinical Psychologist | Casual opportunity


• Join the RMH Allied Health Psychology Department


• Flexible role that provides opportunities for work across different areas of the hospital

The Allied Health Psychology department at RMH is a multidisciplinary team comprised of neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists and health psychologists, who support patients and teams in a range of services across the hospital. There is a strong culture of clinical research within the department.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide backfill for permanent staff on leave or for short-term contracts


• Provide evidence-based clinical psychology assessments and therapy interventions to a wide variety of patients.


• Assist with management of mental health and behavioural issues for people with chronic and acute medical conditions.


• Work in partnership with patients, families and/or carers, as well as internal and external stakeholders to provide high-quality person-centred care.

About you

• Experience working in public health services, ideally within a medical setting.


• A flexible and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and respond to varying clinical needs.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.


• An APAC-approved postgraduate qualification in Clinical Psychology at Masters or Doctoral level.


• Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with an endorsement in Clinical or Health Psychology.

Clinical Psychology Registrars are welcome to apply; however, this role is not suitable for completing primary registrar hours or supervision.

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.


• Career Growth: Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.


• Supportive Culture & Belonging: Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.


• Innovation: Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.


• World-Class Excellence: Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.


• Enjoy great employee benefits: Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).


• Work in the Parkville Precinct: Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.