• Orygen Specialist Program
• Full-time fixed-term position 
• Based in Parkville and Sunshine
• Join a renowned Youth Mental Health organisation with opportunities in research, training, clinical practice and so much more
• Make a positive impact in the lives of young people and their families/carers

Your new team

Orygen Specialist Program (OSP), a program of NorthWest Mental Health (NWMH), provides mental health services to young people aged 15-25 and their families/carers in Melbourne's northwest and western suburbs.

NWMH’s Entry Level Program (ELP) aimed at developing early career neuropsychologists / neuropsychology graduates into skilled and experienced mental health clinical roles through a structured and well-supported learning program in a clinical practice environment.

Your new role

Over a course of 2 years, the neuropsychology registrar will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within OSP’s Neurodevelopmental Disorders stream.

Please see position description for more details.

At the end of the program, you will:

• Be ready to apply for endorsement as a neuropsychologist
• Have a thorough understanding of the broad range of psychiatric presentations, psychological assessments and intervention skills required to work effectively in a public mental health setting

About You

• AHPRA registered Neuropsychologist
• Interest in taking part in a Registrar Program and engaging in discipline specific work alongside a structured education, learning, supervision and support program
• Capacity to develop, implement and evaluate client-centred individual service plans, risk assessments and diagnostic formulations
• Capacity to provide case management

Benefit of working with Orygen Specialist Program

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals
• We have a commitment to training, education and CPD activities are fully supported
• Enjoy benefits of salary packaging + monthly ADOs

The RMH is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity, inclusion and equality for our staff and our community. Our goal is for our people to feel safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best every single day. We encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies, and will consider adjustments to support such applications.

Interested?

If you are looking for a varied and interesting role with scope to develop a range of skills, and you can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us for a confidential discussion.

Please note: recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable applications are received. Advertising may cease prior to the closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and a Working with Children Check. Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of an immunisation assessment and COVID-19 Vaccination prior to commencement.