Senior Clinical Lead (Psychology)

Senior Clinical Lead (Psychology)

Locations: Ballarat, Victoria

Time Type: Full time

Posted On: Posted 4 Days Ago

Time Left to Apply: End Date: October 21, 2024 (13 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: JR100432

Provide high-quality onsite clinical leadership of the FedCare clinic.

Position Closing Date: 20/10/2024

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

Institute of Health and Wellbeing – Ballarat Campus

Full-time, continuing appointment (part-time option will be considered)

Attractive remuneration package available

About the Role

FedCare Clinic is the university’s flagship clinic for the provision of psychological training to post-graduate students and provisional and early career psychologists. As the senior clinician and supervisor, you will be responsible for high-quality onsite clinical leadership and overseeing all clinic operations, including clinical and administrative duties aimed at ensuring the safe and efficient running of services.

You will:

• Significantly contribute to the strategic planning of FedCare services ensuring continued growth and development;


• Develop and implement strategies addressing and resolving external issues in postgraduate training in psychology;


• Provide extensive technical knowledge and expertise to both individual and group supervision of provisional psychologists;


• Lead clinic operations, including client intake and allocations using criterion and critical judgement assess and allocate provisional psychologists to clinical rotations;


• Create a positive clinic culture and supportive environment for both clinical services and training consistent with the Institute’s aims.

About You

Working as part of a team you will have proven experience overseeing all clinic operations applying expert technical knowledge and experience to problem solve and make appropriate decisions. You will have comprehensive knowledge of placement and training requirements consistent with APAC standards and the specifications of other relevant professional bodies, including AHPRA and PsyBA.

You will possess:

• General registration as a psychologist, clinical endorsement with AHPRA, and Board Approved supervisor status with PsyBA;


• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience and expertise;


• Demonstrated experience working with and supervising cases across the lifespan;


• Demonstrated experience supervising provisional and/or early career psychologists, including proven management of their progress and performance;


• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of health services and referral pathways.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to Apply

Please apply by Sunday, 20 October 2024.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and response to key selection criteria.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email the Recruitment team or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.

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