Grade 2 or 3 Clinical or Health Psychologist

Why Join RMH?

• RMH Royal Park | 48 hours per fortnight | Fixed term until 24^th August 2027
• Enjoy the support of and engagement with the wider Allied Health and RMH teams.
• Education opportunities to suit your professional development goals.

About the Role

This position provides high-quality, person-centred and evidence-based clinical and health psychology services to patients of The Royal Melbourne Hospital. Care is delivered across inpatient, outpatient and subacute settings through face-to-face, telehealth and in-home interventions, ensuring flexible, responsive and individualised support that meets people where they are at in their recovery.

You will provide psychological assessment, therapeutic intervention and psychoeducation, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to support holistic care and optimal patient outcomes. The position also contributes to collaborative care planning, liaison with treating teams, and may involve travel across RMH campuses and other units in response to service needs.

Allied Health – Psychology brings together clinical psychologists, health psychologists and neuropsychologists in a collaborative environment that values clinical excellence, learning and continuous improvement. The department has a strong and active research culture, with multiple projects underway and opportunities to contribute to innovation, teaching and service development.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct psychological assessments with inpatients who have been admitted to RMH with a variety of medical conditions
• Provide psychological interventions to assist admitted patients with managing co-occurring mental health conditions, coping with their medical condition and engaging with treatment.
• Assist the treating team in understanding the patients under their care, including how to work effectively with the patient.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to achieve high standards of patient care.
• The role is predominantly based in GEM and Rehabilitation wards with some outpatient Community Therapy Service clients. All our psychologists work flexibly across the hospital with inpatients and outpatients and in subacute and acute services according to service demand. 
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, people-centred and supportive Psychology team

About You

• You have a patient-centred approach to your work.
• You enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team in an inpatient setting and have a collaborative working style.
• You have effective communication skills and a passion for continued professional development.
• You are an AHPRA registered clinical or health psychologist with a passion for public health.   

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Join a values-based organisation offering great opportunities for career diversity and professional development, including training and research opportunities, as well as access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Access to comprehensive health and wellbeing programs, including Employee Assistance and Fitness Passport.
• Up to $12,000 tax free earnings with salary packaging options.
• Generous leave entitlements – five weeks annual leave per year (pro-rata for part time), additional monthly paid day off for full time staff.
• Central Parkville location – onsite car parking options, easily accessible via public transport.

Position Description

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Interested?

Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.