Consultant Psychiatrist - Medical Psychotherapy Supervisor

monashhealth.org . Are you currently part of the team at Monash Health? Use your network login to access the Monash Health Careers portal and discover all the job opportunities open to you, to support growing your career within the organisation. To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers . Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values. About Monash Doctors To help grow your career, there are more than 1,900 Junior and 1,700 Senior Doctors at Monash Health in over 200 medical specialties. We offer unparallel opportunities in Victoria's largest & most clinically diverse teaching health service. About Mental Health at Monash Health Monash Mental Health Program aims to deliver high quality mental health care to people living in the South Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne and is one of the largest mental health programs in Victoria delivering services across the lifespan. The Mental Health Program is organised into the following and each has a designated Operations Director and Head of Unit working in partnership together and have Operational Managers and local Team Managers across all services within the program: •    Wellness and Recovery Centre (Eating Disorders Service). •    Youth Mental Health Services. •    Early in Life Mental Health Services (ELMHS). •    Monash Health Drug and Alcohol Services (MHDAS). •    Casey Adult Mental Health Services (Casey AMHS). •    Dandenong Adult Mental Health Services (Dandenong AMHS). •    Clayton Adult Mental Health Services (Clayton AMHS). •    Agile Psychological Medicine Clinics, including Agile Complex Mood Clinics and Cognitive Processing Therapy. About the Role The Monash Health Department of Mental Health is seeking a psychodynamically trained psychiatrist to supervise the Psychotherapy Written Case. The position is 0.2 EFT (7 hr per week), based at Dandenong Hospital and commencing from Jun 2026. In keeping with RANZCP requirements, the supervisor must be a practitioner of psychodynamic therapy with at least two years of experience and supervision who has completed a relevant training program e.g., the Certificate of Advanced Training in Psychotherapies, or equivalent, and demonstrates ongoing professional development. The supervisor should be a practitioner of psychodynamic psychotherapy, with knowledge of psychotherapeutic principles and practices, including the complex meanings behind symptoms, behaviours and motivations, the relevant effect of developmental trauma and dysfunctional relationships, the impact of life cycle events, indications and contraindications for psychodynamically-informed therapy, approaches to developing a therapeutic alliance in challenging circumstances, including the maintenance of professional boundaries, empathic person-centred listening skills, exploration of transference and countertransference and  self-reflection. Responsibilities •    Supervise registrars' Psychotherapy Written Case according to RANZCP guidelines. •    Engage in three (formative) psychotherapy case discussions with each trainee during the therapy process. •    Engage in three psychodynamic supervisor meetings per year. •    Communicate outstanding training and progression issues and recommend remedial processes. •    Be involved in the development and operationalizing the strategic direction for a high quality psychiatry training program. •    Support JMS employees to ensure quality of psychiatry training. What you need: •    Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). •    Fellowship of the RANZCP or equivalent. •    Working with Children's Check. What we offer: •    Mentorship and opportunities to develop your leadership skills. •    Salary packaging. •    Onsite discounted staff parking. •    Discounted banking (BankVic). •    Onsite Gym options and ability to join Fitness Passport – your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities. •    Access to professional development courses and seminars. Monash Health recognises the value of equal employment opportunity and is committed to patient safety and promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles. For a confidential discussion and to explore this opportunity further, please reach out to Dr Miguel Fernandez - Service Director, Infant, Child, Family and Youth Mental Health and Wellbeing Services, and Wellness and Recovery Centre, on Ph: 03 9792 7450. OR, Dr May Loh - Director of Training, Mental Health Program, on Ph: 03 9792 7523. Position Description can be found here Our Culture and Values At Monash Health, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Our culture is inclusive, supportive and future-focused, underpinned by clear values and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our teams play a critical role in bringing our new strategy to life, challenging traditional approaches, embracing innovation, and ensuring every appointment reflects our commitment to equity, transparency and excellence. You’ll be encouraged to share ideas, contribute to improvement initiatives, and grow alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do. We are Full Hearted, Open Minded and All In, enabling excellent service delivery and a positive candidate and employee experience every time . We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. How to Apply Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online EHub system. For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, please click here for the ‘Application Guide’ Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Applications close: 26 May, 2026