Senior Psychologist - BeWell at Monash Health in Location not listed

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About the Department / Program

The BeWell Program sits within the Psychology Program of Monash Health. The service has been operating for over 5 years and forms on integral part of the wider wellbeing strategy of Monash Health. BeWell continues to provide, promote and support the well-being of Monash Health Staff. The role provides comprehensive wellbeing support across several key areas including individual wellbeing support; in-house response to critical incidents (Psychological First Aid); team wellbeing sessions which either provide reflective practice or are focused on a specific topic of relevance; and providing assistance to senior leaders in supporting a mentally healthy workplace.

About the Role

Join our team as a Senior Psychologist on an ongoing basis. We have 0.7 EFT available. The role works across all sites of Monash health. In this role, you will be guided under the leadership of the Manager of BeWell/ Deputy Director of Psychology. This is a Senior Psychologist (Grade 4) role within Psychology. The role psychologically informed wellbeing expertise that supports the wider wellbeing strategy.

About You

To be successful in this healthcare role, you will bring the following demonstrated skills, experience, and attributes:

• First and foremost you are passionate about engaging with your Healthcare workers to provide the prevention, promotion and responses needed to assist in enhancing workers well-being.

• Expert knowledge of the methods, principles and practices of providing evidence-based, best practice wellbeing interventions for staff

• Training and experience in in the delivery of Psychological First Aid (PFA)

• Experience providing consultation regarding psychological services

• Experience in developing of policies and procedures in areas requiring specialist psychological knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to provide tailored interventions within group setting

• Significant prior experience in a public health setting

• Demonstrated ability to work flexibly with rapid timelines

Mandatory requirements of the role - qualifications, licences, memberships,

• Current general registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Professionals Regulation Authority (AHPRA)

• Hold an area of practice endorsement

• Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA) approved supervisor for Registrar Supervision (primary and secondary) and Higher Degree supervision

• At least 8 years of experience as a registered psychologist

Why you will love working with us

Ours is a connected team with strong shared values and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We are a highly skilled, collaborative, and welcoming team. Upon your appointment, we will provide you with:

• A supportive and cohesive team

• Professional development opportunities and mentoring.

• Opportunities for development and facilitation of innovative and bespoke initiatives.

• Salary packaging.

• Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport - your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities.

Our Culture and Values

At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence.

You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time.

We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards.