Mental Health Clinician - Psychologist, Social Worker or OT — Melbourne CBD, Melbourne
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This is a Mental Health Clinician - Psychologist, Social Worker or OT role with St John of God Health Care based in Melbourne, VIC, AU St John of God Health Care Role Seniority - mid level More about the Mental Health Clinician - Psychologist, Social Worker or OT role at St John of God Health Care Your role at St John of God Langmore Centre In this role, you will be a Mental Health Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Registered Psychologist, who works alongside the multi-disciplinary team to provide evidence-based clinical services to clients/patients. You will join our supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities to work across a range of services, including a range of our inpatient specialist group programs, and outpatient day program. In this role, you also can be part of our specialised outpatient clinic for emergency services and defence personnel, providing one-on-one evidence‑based, short‑term interventions. The position is structured around a 7.5‑hour workday, with a caseload of five clients per day if you are working in the clinic. This is a permanent part-time and hours are negotiable for the suitable candidate, minimum 3 days per week. The Position Provides individualise support and group therapy sessions based on professional training reflecting current ethical clinical practice as required. Provides care planning and monitoring client progress adjusting treatment accordingly. Evaluates clinical outcomes and participates in research activities as required. Liaise with all staff to promote effective communication including verbal and written feedback to referring Doctor. Familiar and complies with legal, ethical responsibilities to patients, visitors and multi-disciplinary team members, including maintaining confidentiality. Participates regularly in clinical supervision and continues ongoing professional development through education. Maintains appropriate clinical records reflecting adherence to hospital policies, ACHS and legal requirements. Contributes to the design and implementation You will have: For Psychologists: A tertiary qualification in Psychology with General Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, preferably with Clinical Endorsement. For Social Workers: Tertiary qualification in Social Work and eligibility for AASW membership, ideally with Mental Health Accreditation. For Occupational Therapists: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration with experience working in a mental health setting, preferably within psychiatric hospital environments. To succeed you will have experience/ability to provide group programs and individual therapy using CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy and/or ACT modalities adult clients presenting with a myriad of concerns. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values. We will offer you Salary Registered Psychologist (grade 2): $95,926 to $110,468 (pro rata for part-time basis) plus 12% Superannuation. Salary Occupational Therapist & Social Worker (grade 2): $95,432 to $114,129 (pro rata for part time basis) plus 12% Superannuation. Permanent full time or part time role available Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as: Novated leasing work related expenses self-education and additional superannuation A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance Innovative Professional Development opportunities Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts For enquiries contact Angel Chen - Therapy and community service manager on 03 9773 7051 If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process. At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. We believe positive culture drives performance, so we are focussed on building collaborative and supportive team environments, providing opportunities for development and promotion, and ensuring our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with a host of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don’t need to be Catholic to work with us. Working as an allied health practitioner provides a varied and rewarding career path, with opportunities to use and expand your skills. Our hospitals and community and disability services have a range of allied health services and many offer dedicated rehabilitation and mental health services, across inpatient and outpatient services. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the St John of God Health Care team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities ️ Providing therapy sessions Monitoring client progress Maintaining clinical records Key Strengths Clinical Psychology Therapeutic Techniques ️ Communication Skills Research Participation Professional Development Cultural Competence A Final Note: This is a role with St John of God Health Care not with Hatch.

Applications close Friday, 22 May 2026
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