Psychologist or Mental Health Social Worker

Your role at St John of God Langmore Hospital We are looking for an experienced registered psychologist with General AHPRA registration, or an experienced social worker with mental health accreditations with AASW to join our supportive and collaborative team. In this role, you will be based in our specialised outpatient clinic for emergency services and defence personnel, providing one-on-one evidence‑based, short‑term interventions.

The position is salaried and structured around a 7.5‑hour workday, with a caseload of five clients per day. You will have flexibility in how you structure your appointment schedule and will be supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team. There are also opportunities to work across a range of services, including our inpatient group program and outpatient day program. This is a permanent part-time and hours are negotiable for the suitable candidate.

The Position Provides individualised and group Psychological clinical care based on professional training reflecting current ethical clinical practice as required. Provides comprehensive assessment and care planning monitoring client progress adjusting treatment accordingly.

Evaluates clinical outcomes and participates in research activities as required. Liaise with all staff to promote effective communication including verbal and written feedback to referring Doctor.

Familiar and complies with legal, ethical responsibilities to patients, visitors and multi-disciplinary team members, including maintaining confidentiality. Participates regularly in clinical supervision and continues ongoing professional development through education.

Maintains appropriate clinical records reflecting adherence to hospital policies, ACHS and legal requirements. Contributes to the design and implementation You will have Tertiary Qualification of Psychology with General Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA.

To succeed you will have experience/ability to provide group programs and individual therapy using CBT, DBT, Schema-Focused Therapy and/or ACT modalities to child, adolescent and adult clients presenting with a myriad of concerns.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We will offer you Salary: $64,567 to $97,981 dependant on qualification and experience (pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation Permanent Part time Role, working up to 60 hours a fortnight Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Innovative Professional Development opportunities Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts For enquiries contact Angel Chen, Therapy and Community Services Manager, on (03) 8784 5006 If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

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.

At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be.

We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible.

As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance.

Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us. When you start or continue your career with us you also get the chance to make a difference in the care of our patients and clients.

We offer opportunities to work in our hospitals, directly with doctors and nurses, in the community, or from any of our locations across Australia.