Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar

Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar – Mercy Health Australia Employment Type: Full‑time, fixed‑term 2‑year contract Salary: as per EBA Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital, Mercy Hospital for Women (Heidelberg) and Community/Residential Mental Health Teams across Footscray, Hobsons Bay, Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Deer Park Application Requirements: Resume and cover letter; Submit via application system or contact below Contact: Dr Aiyesha Melnicenko, Mercy Health Director of Psychology – , Dr Kerrie Clarke, Principal Psychology Educator – Marcia Chew, Senior Clinical Neuropsychologist – , Job Description Mercy Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (South West Area Mental Health Service) is a public mental health service in south‑west metropolitan Melbourne. The Registrar Program is a two‑year training program for new graduate psychologists, providing diverse experience in acute, community, residential and perinatal settings. The role is full time (including ADO) for a fixed term of 2 years, commencing February 2026. Program Benefits Diverse skill‑building exposure to adult, community, residential, perinatal, and older adult services Thorough understanding of the consumer journey through mental health services Opportunity to build competence and confidence as a neuropsychologist Reduced caseload for learning and development focus All requirements for a Clinical Neuropsychology Registrar program and subsequent endorsement Regular supervision, paid leave for professional development, protected study time, and peer consultation Key Responsibilities Provide neuropsychological consultation to consumers and clinicians across adult and older adult mental health services Conduct specialist neuropsychological assessments, recommendations, interventions and education focused on recovery, person‑centred care and effective outcomes Participate in individual and group supervision, and meet professional development requirements of the Psychology Board of Australia Registrar Program Active participation in team meetings, multidisciplinary team consultations and contribution to formulation, diagnosis and treatment planning Promote a psychologically safe work environment and contribute to service improvement initiatives Work within scope of practice, prioritise safety, wellbeing and professional growth Qualifications & Experience Minimum of a Master’s degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from an APAC accredited postgraduate course Registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, eligible to complete a Registrar Program for Clinical Neuropsychology endorsement; applicants who will achieve general registration by the end of January 2026 are accepted Commitment to recovery‑oriented framework and compassionate, flexible and positive approach to consumer care Excellent clinical, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills with ability to adapt and problem‑solve Ability to nurture respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment Evidence Required Current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccinations as required by public health orders How to Apply Ready to help shape the future of healthcare? Join us and make a meaningful difference. Apply now or contact the hiring team to discuss your situation. Please submit your application promptly; interview and recruitment may commence before the advertised closing date. EEO & Cultural Recognition We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi‑wurrung peoples, traditional custodians of the land on which our head office is based, on the traditional lands of the Kulin Nation and recognise their deep connections to the land, sea and culture. We extend this acknowledgment to the many traditional lands on which we operate across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present. The team at Mercy Health is wonderfully diverse. We are an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all ages, sexualities, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr