• Located at Northern Community Care Unit, Preston
• Part time Fixed term (20 hours per week) until September 2022 - negotiable days
• Senior leadership opportunity
• Attractive salary with excellent work–life balance

Life Wth Us

At NAMHS you will find an enthusiastic, friendly, professional group of clinicians of various disciplines. We work hard and we work well as a team. The team respects the professionalism of all staff members and we are encouraged to work autonomously as well as part of our larger team. Professional development is encouraged and supported.

Arrange a site visit and chat with us over a coffee. Once you have seen our service and spoken to our some of our wonderful team members, you will want to be part of something special and help us make a difference.

A job to be proud of

• Lead a group of dynamic, recovery oriented psychologists within the Northern Area Mental health service
• Utilise your experience to drive discipline specific evidence based practice and appropriate treatment options as required
• Contribute to a forward thinking executive comprised of experienced senior staff
• Lead NAMHS wide initiatives such as our responsive Critical Incident Support Service

Your Contribution

Extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of severe mental illness and psychiatric disability

• Substantial experience (minimum 5 years) as a psychologist in public mental health settings
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
• Commitment to ongoing professional development for self and for team members
• Willingness to actively contribute to NAMHS Area executive
• A current Victorian Driver’s License, and ongoing ability to use this form of transport

Our commitment to you

• We are a values based organisation, a career with us is a rewarding experience offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement
• NAMHS prides itself in offering a great working environment for all clinicians of all disciplines.
• Work alongside highly trained staff whilst providing compassionate and supportive care for all members of the community.

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working With Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.

A position description is attached.