Research Clinician - VISOR (Psychologist Gr2) - headspace Early Psychosis

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 (0.5 EFT / 38 Hours) to October 2026
• Psychologist Grade 2
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave & Salary Packaging
• Located at Headspace Frankston

About the team

INFANT, CHILD, YOUTH & HEADSPACE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE (ICYAMHWS)

Formerly referred to as Alfred CYMHS and headspace, the expanded Department is now be referred to as AMAH Infant, Child and Youth Area Mental Health and Wellbeing Service and headspace. Services include:

• ICYAMHWS: Access/HOPE team, Infant and Child Team, Sector teams x 2, Neurodevelopmental Stream – MHIDI-Y and DAMP, Early Intervention Mobile Outreach Support (EIMOS)
• Youth Forensic Support Service (YFSS)
• headspace Primary & Youth Early Psychosis: Centres at Elsternwick, Syndal; CCT and MATT at Bentleigh, Narre Warren & Dandenong, and Frankston

About the role

This position is based at headspace Frankston. Some travel to other locations related to research may be required. 

The Researcher Clinician – VISOR is responsible for maintaining close fidelity to a manualised VR therapy intervention, which includes components of existing evidenced-based treatments (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) as well as novel components.
The VR Study Clinician will be expected to have the capacity to function autonomously while also working collaboratively with the site research assistant, study clinicians at other sites and the broader research team. The VR study clinician will support the study research assistant as a clinical liaison for recruitment purposes, and will carry a caseload of clients, collect and enter research data in an accurate and timely fashion.  The VR Study Clinician will receive thorough training in the VR therapy intervention from experienced VR therapists, and ongoing support from the study leads at the primary site, as well as support from their local site lead via regular staff meetings and close supervision (both operationally and clinically).

Delivery of this novel and experimental intervention is expected to provide challenges beyond those in regular practice, requiring high levels of initiative, flexibility and clinical skill to provide compassionate, structured, collaborative and safe care to the study sample. The VR Study Clinician will bring their clinical expertise as well as passion for VR mental health initiatives, with the expectation that they will be a champion this and bring a sense of responsibility for the effective implementation of VR treatments within the service.

Skills & Experience

• Masters or doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
• Current registration with the Psychology Board
• Skill and experience conducting assessment, and evidence-based psychological treatments within the youth mental health system.
• Proven skill in engaging with young people, collaborative decision-making, problem-solving, with ability to manage clinical safety and risk appropriately and escalate concerns when required.
• Clinical experience in an autonomous role with demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based therapy and independently maintain a complex case load of young people in treatment.

Benefits

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, subject to availability
• Located close to public transport and cafes

If applicable, please specify any specific requirements that you require in your cover letter or CV.

Any queries please contact Liza Hopkins, Evaluation & Research Developmental Officer at l.hopkins@alfred.org.au

Applications Close: 11pm AEDT, Tuesday 10th March 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.