Job no: 8005580
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time or Part time (4 days a week); Continuing
Department: Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 8 – $119,752 – $129,607 p.a. plus 17% super pro rata
- Provide expert psychological counselling and shorter-term interventions, while designing and delivering therapeutic group programs and mental health training resources for the university community.
- Blend individual appointments, group programs and clinical training . Shape the next generation of mental health care.
- Brilliant benefits and a flexible work environment!
About the Role
This dynamic role offers a blend of clinical individual and group work and training for future psychologists. You will provide expert psychological counselling, prioritising triage, assessment, and shorter-term interventions to address high-risk situations. You will also design and deliver therapeutic group programs, workshops, mental health training, and resources, empowering the university community. Supervision includes to clinical psychology interns and psychology registrars, , shaping the next generation of mental health care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering high-quality initial assessments and shorter-term interventions, prioritising high-risk cases, participating in case-management/peer review process and professional development while adhering to ethical guidelines and best practices.
- Designing and delivering therapeutic group programs, workshops, mental health programs, and the provision of clinical supervision to empower students, staff, and future psychologists.
- Continuously developing skills, and contributing to a positive and innovative workplace environment.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for someone who with a proven track record in managing mental health issues and passionate about exceeding expectations, building relationships and guiding new psychologists. You demonstrate professional autonomy and decision-making in relation to client assessment and management issues, including responding sensitively and creatively to complex mental health presentations, and are interested in continuously developing your professional knowledge and skills including through regular case management and peer review processes. You enjoy working within a supportive and friendly team and actively contribute to a team culture that fosters innovation, teamwork, high achievement, continuous improvement, and job satisfaction.
You will also have:
- Extensive post qualification experience in the provision of counselling and psychotherapeutic services, including with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Current registration as a psychologist with AHPRA (Clinically endorsed) and as a PsyBoard approved supervisor.
- Demonstrated ability and experience to plan, deliver and evaluate in person and online therapeutic group interventions, workshops, training programs and consultancies.
- Experience in the provision of clinical services within a shorter-term counselling and clinical management model, and/or in a university context is desirable.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your new team - Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) - Student and Scholarly Services
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is part of the Wellbeing suite of services in Student Success, Student and Scholarly Services. CAPS provides free psychological counselling to students and staff and delivers a range of training and consultancy activities. The service is led by a Manager and Head of Service, with three Senior Counsellors, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the service and comprises around 303 people including Counsellors, Locum/Psychology Registrar Counsellors, Intern Counsellors and reception/administration staff.
What we offer you!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page!
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
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Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
- The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ethan Khamly via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
