Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 3

Company Description

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.

Job Description

Epworth HealthCare is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Neuropsychologist to join our team in a part-time (0.6 EFT) position.

Based at Epworth Camberwell, this exciting opportunity offers the chance to combine advanced clinical practice with service leadership in a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary environment.

As a senior member of the Rehabilitation Psychology Service, you will provide clinical and service leadership across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs while maintaining a varied clinical caseload. You will work with patients across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs and contribute to our leading treatment program for Functional Neurological Disorders. You will play a key role in shaping and developing the service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

You will support a dedicated team of psychologists through clinical supervision, mentoring and performance development, while also providing supervision to Provisional Psychologists on placement. Working closely with management and key stakeholders, you will contribute to service planning, quality improvement initiatives, recruitment and workforce development.

This Grade 3 role encompasses a range of leadership responsibilities, including staff and student supervision, performance review processes, recruitment and ongoing service development. It presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced Neuropsychologist looking to influence service delivery, support the growth of others and make a meaningful contribution to patient outcomes.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing effective and empathetic leadership to Grade 2 neuropsychology and clinical psychology staff
• Expert knowledge and expertise in neuropsychological assessments and interventions
• Collaborating with other health clinicians to develop and grow services based on best practice
• A flexible mindset to meet the many clinical needs of our patients
• Be naturally proactive and responsive to changing patient profiles and service demand
• A drive for quality improvement and ongoing professional development

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Extensive experience (minimum 5 years) in neuropsychological assessments and interventions in a broad range of clinical presentations, including ABI, neurodegenerative conditions, and functional neurological disorders
• Hospital experience, and ability to adjust assessments/interventions to an inpatient setting (desirable)
• Recent experience in a leadership role is preferred but not essential
• Experience in student and/or staff supervision, with PsyBA approved supervisor status

Position Description       Inherent Requirements

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply early, as advertising will remain open until the position is filled.

About Continuing Care and Support Services

Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services incorporates our renowned rehabilitation, mental health and at-home hospital programs with essential support services.

Our rehabilitation, mental health and at-home hospital programs are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves interdisciplinary teamwork and decision-making to provide individualised treatment and achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our services at Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell and Hawthorn. Our support services play a critical role in the daily operations and experience at Epworth hospitals through our food environmental and security teams.

Qualifications

• A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
• General psychologist registration with AHPRA and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology
• Registration as a Board approved supervisor with AHPRA  

Additional Information

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, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter.

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.