Neuropsychology Registrar

Neuropsychology Registrar

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS)

24-month, Fixed Term until February 2029 | Full Time 1.0 EFT |📍 Parkville, Footscray, Spotswood, Sunshine, Wyndham, Cherry Creek and Malmsbury

Kickstart your psychology career by gaining hands on experience in youth mental health, working with experts to support young people and families.

• Join Victoria’s newest Public Mental Health Service dedicated to youth
• Salary Packaging | 5 weeks Annual Leave | Monthly ADO
• Protected learning time & seminars plus additional 3 days professional development leave in year 1

About Us:

Parkville Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Service (PYMHWS) is Victoria’s newest public mental health service dedicated to the care of young people aged 12 to 25 experiencing complex mental health challenges. 

PYMHWS is leading a bold and values-driven transformation in youth mental health care across Melbourne’s north and west. We exist to walk alongside young people, their families, carers, supporters and kin delivering care that is accessible, inclusive, developmentally appropriate, evidence-informed, and grounded in lived experience. Our service model is shaped by the voices of young people and their communities, and underpinned by a commitment to safety, equity, and continuous learning.

At PYMHWS, we are working with our community and partners to build in a future where all young people can access world-class mental health support, close to home. As we grow, we are looking for passionate, skilled, and visionary professionals to join us in shaping a new era of youth mental health in Victoria.  

The Opportunity:

Our service is made up of compassionate, curious, and committed people. As we continue to grow, we are looking for enthusiastic, skilled early career psychologists to support young people with significant mental health difficulties and their families and develop their early career psychology skills at the same time.

Why Join PYMHWS?

• Be part of a large youth-specific mental health service, where early intervention can make a real difference.

• Provide meaningful care that is evidence based, developmentally appropriate, and culturally responsive.
• Work in close partnership with youth mental health research leaders integrating new knowledge into practice.
• Salary packaging options, up to $11,600 tax free earnings.
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADO for fulltime employees.
• Up to 10 days of professional development leave in year 1 (up to 7 days in year 2).
• 0.5 day/week protected learning activities in year 1
• Employee wellbeing focused, access to EAP
• Fitness Passport membership
• Flexible, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

About the Role:

The Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar position forms part of the PYMHWS Entry Level Program (ELP), a structured and well-supported learning program within a clinical practice environment. This two-year, fixed term role supports early career psychologists in developing a thorough understanding of a broad range of mental health presentations, as well as the psychological assessment and intervention skills required to work effectively in a public mental health setting. It also supports registrars in attaining specialist skills to work towards the relevant area of practice endorsement.

What You'll Do:

• Conduct comprehensive specialist neuropsychological assessments and provide written documentation/verbal feedback regarding the findings and rehabilitation recommendations to the referring team and other stakeholders where appropriate.

• Work within a supportive, specialist, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Be responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating appropriate treatment plans for young people and their families/carers.
• Carry a caseload of clients, participate in clinical review meetings and practice according to the philosophy and protocols of the service.
• Consolidate your learning through professional development and other learning activities.

About You:

✔️ Completion of a Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.

✔️ Registration as a Psychologist under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) by the program start date, with eligibility to enter a registrar program as a Clinical, Forensic or Clinical Neuropsychologist (as relevant) with the Psychology Board of Australia.

✔️ Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with young people and their families.

✔️ Capacity to conduct comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and to formulate and implement appropriate evidence-based interventions.

✔️ Ability to provide specialist neuropsychological feedback and education to consumers, families and carers.

✔️ Knowledge of the rationale and evidence base for early intervention in mental illness.

✔️ Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team, with evidence of sound collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Ready to Make a Difference?If you're looking to be part of something truly meaningful—we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, contact Dr Reem Ramadan, Principal Psychology Educator, ************@pymhws.org.au

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

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