Research Therapist
Therapist role on a nationwide clinical trial of telehealth-based psychological intervention for psychosis
Part-time (0.5), fixed term position to Sept 2026 at our Hawthorn campus
Academic Level A/B salary (depending on qualifications and experience) + 17% super
About the Role
We are seeking a part-time therapist to join our therapy team on an exciting government-funded clinical trial of digitally-supported psychological treatments for persisting hallucinations in schizophrenia. It is comparing cognitive behavioural therapy with a new virtual reality-assisted therapy called avatar therapy, delivered across Australia via telehealth from our pioneering Voices Clinic.
The role will primarily be involved in delivering two manualised therapies to participants enrolled in the trial by our research team, alongside attending peer supervision. The roles will also join a vibrant clinical research team committed to advancing psychological approaches to severe mental illness.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Registration as a psychologist, or as another mental health practitioner with training and experience in the delivery of psychological therapies.
- Experience in delivering cognitive behavioural therapies to people with complex mental health problems.
- Willingness to deliver manualised interventions with high fidelity within a clinical trial context.
Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.
Qualifications
Postgraduate qualification in psychology or another health discipline, or substantial equivalent experience.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience.
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job.
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution.
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice.
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au
For more information about the role, please email Professor Neil Thomas (neilthomas@swin.edu.au) or Dr Rachel Brand (rbrand@swin.edu.au).
Applications Close: Sunday 3rd November 2024, 11pm
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