Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist

Melbourne Health; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $11,600 tax‑fee

Flexible working arrangements

Employee wellbeing support

Job summary

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) in Melbourne seeks a Senior Neuropsychologist to lead cognitive assessments for young people aged 12 to 25 with complex mental health needs. You will contribute to autism and ADHD assessment processes within a multidisciplinary team.

You will collaborate with clinicians to enhance cognition-focused care, deliver expert input, and support capacity-building within PYMHWS while benefiting from flexible work arrangements and a values-led

Qualifications

• Endorsement in clinical neuropsychology is required.
• Substantial clinical experience as a neuropsychologist.
• Experience or interest in working with youth with severe mental health conditions.
• Experience or interest in Autism and ADHD in young people.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cognitive and specialist psychology assessments for young people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Produce high-quality reports with cognitive and learning recommendations.
• Provide input in interdisciplinary assessments for autistic youth.
• Provide input in interdisciplinary assessments for ADHD in youth.

Skills

Cognitive assessments

Neuropsychology

Autism & ADHD knowledge

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Report writing

Education

Endorsement in clinical neuropsychology

Experience with youth mental health

Job description

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

Full time Temporary 12 months with the possibility of an additional 12 months | Parkville & Sunshine

• Use your skills to support young people with cognitive difficulties in the context of mental health challenges, including psychosis, PTSD, FASD and ABI as well as learning difficulties in the context of specific learning conditions and Intellectual Disability.
• Be part of a supportive team providing a range of assessments (Autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental differences)

About Us:

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria’s newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges.

PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne’s north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.

At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.

The Opportunity:

The Senior Neuropsychologist will provide high quality cognitive and specialist psychological assessments both independently and as part of a comprehensive interdisciplinary Autism and ADHD assessment process for young people. This is a key role in our team and builds capacity across the service in supporting young people with cognitive challenges who access tertiary mental health.

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a enthusiastic and dedicated senior neuropsychologist to join our neurodevelopmental team.

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Be part of building a legacy for youth mental health in Victoria
• Work alongside passionate, visionary leaders in a values-led organisation
• Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings
• 4/5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for full time employees
• Flexible working arrangements including remote work options where possible
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Fitness Passport membership
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

This is a crucial and highly valued role where the incumbent will continue to improve support for young people with cognitive needs, who are accessing mental health care. You will provide specialist input in multidisciplinary assessments and support for young autistic people and people with ADHD

What You'll Do:

• Conduct cognitive and specialist psychology assessments to support the cognitive needs of our young people with co-occurring mental health conditions.
• Produce high-quality reports with recommendations for managing clients’ cognition and specific learning needs) in a timely manner.
• Provide specialist input in interdisciplinary assessments to support young autistic people.
• Provide specialist input in interdisciplinary assessments to support young people with ADHD.
• Consult and build capacity among clinicians within the multidisciplinary team and PYMHWS regarding cognition in young people.
• Deliver brief interventions for young people with cognitive concerns and their families as required to enhance access to mental health care.

About You:

• Relevant qualifications, hold endorsement in clinical neuropsychology and board approved supervisor.
• Substantive experience in clinical practice as a clinical neuropsychologist
• Previous experience or an interest in working with young people who have severe mental health conditions
• Previous experience or an interest in Autism and supporting Autistic young people
• Previous experience or an interest in ADHD and support young people with ADHD