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Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Fixed Term, Full Time (80hrs + monthly ADO) to December 2025
- Salary Range: $108k - $123k + Superannuation
- Located close to The Alfred
- Frequent professional development opportunities and regular professional supervision
About us
The Psychological Trauma Service is a multidisciplinary team supporting individuals with complex trauma and personality difficulties. It takes a holistic and flexible approach, working with individuals and their support networks to understand distress and guide recovery. Combining clinical and lived experience, the service provides education, consultation, and tailored therapies, including psychological, body-sensory, art-based, and psychopharmacological options.
The service focuses on trauma stabilization, memory processing, and integration, emphasizing social connection and family involvement. It also offers expertise in working with older adults and improving trauma care, ensuring all support is informed by the individual’s culture, values, and priorities.
About the role
The Senior Clinical Psychologist will provide direct clinical services including assessment and treatment to consumers of the PTS. In addition, the Senior Clinical Psychologist will provide supervision to junior psychology staff, registrars and students and will be involved in the provision of education/training in the area of complex trauma/personality disorders as well as secondary consultation. The Senior Clinical Psychologist will participate in quality improvement, service development and service evaluation of the PTS.
About you
- Master or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
- Registration under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009
- Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009 Australian Psychology Board Approved Supervisor status
- Five years' clinical work experience as a clinical psychologist
- Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists is desirable
- Be willing to undergo a Background Check
Benefits
- Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- On-site Car & Bike Parking
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities nearby at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness
- Child Care Services nearby at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
- Close to Public Transport and cafes
If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.
Any queries please contact Richa Khadka, Manager Wellbeing & Therapeutic Services via R.Khadka@alfred.org.au, or Simone Farrelly (Director of Psychology) via S.Farrelly@alfred.org.au
Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Sunday 2nd March 2025
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au