See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.Location: Sunshine, AustraliaReference: 6730574Sunshine, VICFull time, ongoing roleAre you a psychologist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic, innovative mental health service? Join a multidisciplinary team at the Brimbank Local Adult and Older Adult Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. This service, operated in partnership with cohealth, Clarity Health Care, and the University of Melbourne, is part of the Victorian Government's response to the Royal Commission into Mental Health, offering accessible, high-quality mental health care to individuals aged 26 and over in the Brimbank community.The positionIn this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to a service that is easy to access and designed to support people experiencing mental illness or psychological distress. Your work will directly impact the lives of those in need, providing psychological assessments, individual and group treatments, and coordinated care, while also contributing to outreach efforts.Key responsibilities include:Delivering group and individual treatment with a focus on positive outcomesConducting psychological assessments and participating in coordinated care planningProviding intake and walk-in sessions for clientsContributing to case reviews and decisions about treatment pathwaysCompleting referrals to external service providers when neededCollaborating with partner organizations and key stakeholders to ensure seamless care deliveryPerforming additional duties to maximize service flexibility and effectivenessIf you are passionate about providing compassionate care in a flexible, community-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the mental health and wellbeing of the Brimbank community.Skills and Experience required:Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Psychology Board of Australia)At least two years of professional experience in a clinical setting as a psychologistExperience in facilitating groupsDemonstrated evidence of working effectively in a multi-disciplinary teamExcellent communication skills with patients, their families, colleagues, partners, and stakeholdersUnderstanding and experience working in a social determinants framework and in working with marginalized and disadvantaged communitiesStrong working knowledge and experience in using a range of evidence-based therapeutic interventions including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, ACTExperience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communitiesWorking knowledge of trauma-informed care frameworksWhat's on offer?Exciting parental leave benefitsCohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible coworkers also receive superannuation on unpaid parental leaveWe offer paid parental leave salary packaging to suit you - tax free amount of up to $15,900 p.a (mortgage, rent, or credit cards) and a further $2,650 p.a (meal, entertainment expenses, and holiday accommodation) alongside generous reward programs from our salary packaging providersNovated leasing availableCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsWe offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)Application InstructionsTo apply for this job go to: Current-Jobs and enter ref code: 6730574.All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC), a Working with Children Check (WWCC), completion of a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination.Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination.#J-18808-Ljbffr