Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Epworth HealthCare is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Grade 3 Clinical Psychologist to become part of our dynamic rehabilitation team based in Hawthorn. This is a part-time opportunity (0.6 EFT), ideal for a clinician looking to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and multidisciplinary environment.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality psychological care and thrive in a collaborative setting, we’d love to hear from you!

Your role will be to provide psychological assessment and treatment to clients across a range of interdisciplinary rehabilitation programs including pain management, oncology, neurological, concussion, and cardiac services.  This includes an interesting mix of inpatient and outpatient and individual and group interventions.

As a Grade 3 Psychologist, you will also contribute to the leadership activities of the department including staff and student supervision and site coordination for the psychology team.

We offer a range of clinical supports including supervision and professional development opportunities. You will work closely with a committed and dynamic multidisciplinary team including allied health, medicine, and nursing, and be part of the Psychology Department leadership team.

The Psychology Department at Epworth works within the Rehabilitation Division and has a long history of providing high quality care to adults undertaking rehabilitation programs at Epworth. With more than 25 psychologists across three Melbourne locations, you will be joining a vibrant and dynamic team and will be given access to supervision and professional development opportunities.

You will make an impact by:

• Using your well developed clinical skills to determine and deliver appropriate psychological assessments and interventions for patients which contribute to their health and well-being
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate standards of practice relating to patient admission, assessment, treatment, family liaison and discharge planning
• Working collaboratively with other team members to support client rehabilitation goals and functional outcomes
• Collaborating with the senior psychology leadership team to provide supervision and performance development support for junior psychology staff, registrars and students
• Contributing to the activities of the department including planning events, professional development, and service development
• Coordinating service provision and development for the psychology team as appropriate for the needs of the site and patient mix

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Advanced clinical skills including in psychological assessment and intervention
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skills in working in healthcare teams and ideally hospital systems
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience beyond degree completion
• Experience and registration as a Board approved supervisor with AHPRA 
• Leadership and collaborative qualities

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

Early applications are encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled. 

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

• A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical or Health or Counselling Psychology
• General Psychologist registration with AHPRA with (or working towards) area of practice endorsement in Clinical, Health or Counselling Psychology

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

Ready to Make a Difference?

To apply, please copy and paste the link below in your browser, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter (as a single file).

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Epworth/744000099083665-clinical-psychologist-grade-3

For more information about the role, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or call (03) 9426 0606.

Apply now....we have over 8,000 perspectives at Epworth and we’re ready to welcome yours!

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.