DAMP Senior Clinician

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Part Time (0.7 EFT)
• Located in Moorabbin
• Salary Package: $71k - $86k + Superannuation
• Great Staff Benefits

About us

The Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health & Wellbeing Service (ICYAMHWS) at Alfred Health is a community-based service that provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and case management to infants, children, adolescents and young people up to the age of 25 years of age presenting with behavioural, emotional, psychiatric or developmental difficulties. ICYAMHWS provides clinical services in partnership with a wide range of service providers to achieve the best possible outcomes.  The service is committed to active participation by families and young people in evaluating and improving our services.  

ICYAMHWS is committed to active participation by young people, families and consumers and carers with lived experience through all phases of service planning, implementation and evaluation.

About the role

The position is permanent part-time (0.7 FTE) based in the Neurodevelopmental Stream, on the Developmental Assessment & Management Program (DAMP). The senior clinician will provide senior clinical leadership to the developmental assessment program, case management, consultation, discipline assessment and intervention. 

The senior clinician is expected to have a commitment to high standards of client care and family support. 

The incumbent will work with children, adolescents, young adults and families co-ordinating neurodevelopmental team assessments and contributing to multidisciplinary team assessment/treatment, when a neurodevelopmental disorder such as Autism Spectrum Disorder is in question.  

This position currently operates within office hours. In the near future, ICYAMHWS will be expanded to operate after hours and weekends. When this service expansion occurs, this position will be expected to work rostered shifts across weekdays, afterhours and weekends.

About you

Essential:

Social Work

• Approved tertiary qualifications in relevant discipline and eligibility for membership of AHPRA or the appropriate professional body\
• Approved degree in Social Work.
• Eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Occupational Therapy / Speech Pathology

• Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia via AHPRA as appropriate to discipline requirements or to register with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum 7 years clinical experience.

Psychologist

• Full registration with AHPRA under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• Endorsement as a clinical psychologist under the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (Victoria) Act 2009.
• A Masters of Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.
• Minimum of five years professional experience as a Psychologist Grade 2 (or equivalent), complies with the code of ethics and legal requirements of the psychology profession.
• Approved Supervisor Status with the Psychology Board of Australia. 

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site Car & Bike Parking
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

If applicable, specify specific requirements that you require in the cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Eloise Hughes, Team Leader Neurodevelopmental Stream on 8552 0555

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Tuesday 1st July 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au