Clinical Psychologist - IPU

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

• Part-time, Fixed term - 48 Hours Per Fortnight until January 2027
• Psychologists Grade 2
• Based at Alfred Hospital, Commercial Road
• Great Staff Benefits

The Department

AMAH provides specialist psychiatric clinical care to people with severe mental illness. The Program has a primary responsibility for residents of inner South-eastern metropolitan Melbourne but cares for all patients seeking its services. 

The Alfred Mental and Addiction Health Program (AMAH) comprises:

• AMAH Hospital and Emergency Services (HES)
• AMAH Adult and Older Adult Services (AOAS)
• AMAH Infant, Child & Youth Services including Headspace (HI-CYMHS)
• AMAH State-wide Services

The Role

The position is a part- time, fixed term Clinical Psychology position based on the inpatient units of AMAH’s Hospital and Emergency Services (HES). The Clinical Psychologist will provide discipline specific assessment & interventions including behaviour support to consumers of Acute Psychiatry.

A good understanding of the assessment and best practice treatment of psychosis and personality disorders, as well behaviour support is required for this position. A recovery-oriented approach to working with consumers and carers is essential.

Active participation in Alfred Psychology Department & St Kilda Road Clinic activities such as professional development sessions & case presentations is expected.

Qualifications/Experience Required

• Registration 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
• Master or doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology.

Desirable

• Membership of the APS and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.

What's in it for you?

• Great team culture
• Frequent professional development opportunities
• Regular professional supervision
• Supportive multi-disciplinary team environment

Other benefits

• Portable long service leave from other public health services
• A supportive and fun team working environment
• Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health - Wellbeing initiatives, access to salary packaging, novated leasing and discounted health insurance and banking
• Great work life balance & located close to public transport, shops and restaurants

If this opportunity sounds like it is for you, click the APPLY button, include your resume and cover letter.

Please contact Simone Farrelly (Director of Psychology) on 0458 515 759.

Applications close: 11pm, Thursday 7th May 2026.

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

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.