Work in an environment that offers:
- A supportive environment for career progression and development
- An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
- Excellent clinical exposure across a range of specialties
The Position
Position Title: Psychologist – Residential Rehabilitation
Classification: PK1 – PK4
Salary per hour (exc. super): $44.17 – $49.74
Hours per fortnight: 32
Employment Status: Part-time fixed-term
Other requirements: COVID-19 Vaccination
Role Description
The incumbent will be part of the multi-disciplinary team and will provide assessment, consultation and evidence-based psychological therapies (individual & group) for treatment of clients with moderate to high risk presentations. This position also requires a component of service and role development. Our dual diagnosis unit is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team made up of a Psychiatrist, Medical Officer, nursing staff, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist and Social Worker.
Bendigo Health
Our 700 bed state of the art hospital was built in 2017. We are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture. We have all of the latest technologies allowing our 5000 staff to deliver Excellent Care to Every Person, Every Time. Remuneration is in accordance with Victorian Public Health Enterprise Agreements and generous salary packaging arrangements are offered to all staff. Bendigo Health offer:
- Flexible Working Arrangements
- Retention bonus of up to 2k annually for workers in Mental Health
- Salary Packaging
- Financial relocation support available for eligible applicants
- Reimbursements for the cost of obtaining any required pre-employment checks (Police Check, WWCC and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check)
- Staff health and wellbeing programs
- Access to recommended immunisations
- Smoke free environment
If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.
The Team
Residential Rehabilitation (Dual Diagnosis) has 8 beds with an expected average stay of 3 months but a tailored treatment plan and thorough initial and ongoing assessment may result in shorter or longer stays depending on the individual needs. This service is designed to treat people experiencing moderate to severe co- occurring mental health and alcohol and other drug use problems.
Bendigo Region
Bendigo is one of Victoria’s fastest growing regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 300,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements – giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.
Diversity and Inclusion
Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.