Clinical Psychologist | Complex Care and Autism Program

Clinical Psychologist | Complex Care and Autism Program Psychologist / Sydney, NSW - Other, Melbourne, VIC - Other Listed By : Barwon Health on 12 Nov 2025 PrintEmail A Friend Join a supportive and inclusive team who value interprofessional approaches and high quality therapy Opportunity to deliver a range of psychological therapies in a supportive psychology and allied health team Deliver specialist skills in adult autism (dual diagnosis) assessment Temporary full-time to Dec 2026, job share available MHDAS provides integrated and recovery oriented mental health, drugs and alcohol assessment, treatment and community support to people of all ages within the Barwon region experiencing, or at risk of experiencing, mental health and drug & alcohol issues, and their families. Our service is internationally recognised for its innovative clinical programs and integrated models of practice that are client centred, accessible and family inclusive. We are fortunate to enjoy terrific internal relationships and have developed excellent partnerships with the local community that provide for seamless integrated care for our clients. MHDAS is entering a new phase of co-design of our service system with people who access our services and our wider community. This will build on our nationally recognized unique cultural approach to the challenges of recovery-oriented service delivery to redesign our service system. About the facility Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac. This position is based in our new MH hub in central Geelong. The Mental Health Therapy Services develops and provides specialist assessment, consultation and evidenced-based psychotherapies as part of consumer’s treatment within Barwon Health's Local and Area Mental Health and Well-being Services. This includes peer work, dedicated allied health inputs, Autism services, comprehensive psychotherapy programs for personality disorders, trauma, anxiety, mood and psychotic disorders, and a clinical psychology trainee program. About the role Our clinical psychologists provide evidence based psychotherapies and specialist psychological assessment and treatment for complex mental illness. This role can be flexibly tailored to your strengths and interests across the range of presentations seen by the team. This could include Autism assessment, participation in a DBT team, trauma processing work, or acting as a clinical psychology specialist within an intensive treatment or acute team. You will work collaboratively with peer workers, well-being staff, community clinicians, inpatient staff and psychiatrists to ensure people receive comprehensive care that helps consumer feel better. As a clinical psychologist you will provide support alongside a range of therapeutic modalities including lifestyle programs drawing on nutritional psychiatry, sensorimotor therapies, exercise physiology and speech therapy. Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services. About you Clinical psychologist with public health values Interest in complex presentations such as personality, trauma and/or autism Work collaboratively with a range of disciplines Work well in an innovative learning space Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction. A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program. Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career. Attractive salary packaging benefits.Living expenses capped at $9010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2650. About Geelong Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’. Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes. To learn more aboutthe region,click here. Diversity and Inclusion Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all. If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us. Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace. 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