Senior Clinical/Health Psychologist (Grade 3), Pain Management
Barwon Health
via careers.vic.gov.au
- Location
- Victoria
- Type
- Part-time
About the role
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- Rewarding opportunity to deliver psychological care in a supportive Pain Management Unit
- Join Victoria’s largest regional healthcare service with strong multidisciplinary collaboration
- Work Temporary part-time role (48 hours per fortnight) while enjoying the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Great Ocean Road nearby (Parental Leave Relief)
About the role
We are seeking a Clinical and/or Health Psychologist to join our Pain Management Unit. In this role, you will work autonomously and as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care to patients. You will provide psychological assessments and evidence-based treatments to outpatients, including individual and group interventions such as Pain Education and CBT-Insomnia programs.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychological assessments and provide evidence-based treatments for patients with chronic pain and associated conditions.
- Deliver individual and group programs, including pain management, education, and CBT-Insomnia.
- Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, liaise with team members, and contribute to coordinated patient care.
- Contribute to service planning, quality assurance activities, and ongoing professional development within the Pain Management Unit.
- Provide supervision and support to student/provisional psychologists where appropriate.
What we’re looking for
- Master of Clinical and/or Health Psychology (or equivalent) with endorsement by the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).
- Full registration as a Psychologist with demonstrated competence in psychological assessment and treatment of depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, PTSD, and personality disorders.
- Experience in hospital or outpatient settings, including group and individual therapy.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to service development.
- Strong communication skills, emotional resilience, and commitment to Barwon Health values.
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
- Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Attractive salary packaging benefits
- Living expenses capped at $9,010
- Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
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Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
Child safety
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards
Additional information
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
All appointments are subject to:
- Satisfactory Police Record Check
- Immunisation Status Clearance
- Working with Children Check (if applicable)
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.
via careers.vic.gov.au