Senior Psychologist | Eating Disorders

Job Description:

BETRS Clinical Psychologist

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location
• Part time parental leave position until 25/7/2027, 4 days per week

About the Role

You are an experienced Psychologist who has worked with consumers presenting with disordered eating. You will be trained in CBT-e, DBT. You will have broad experience either within a public or private setting in supporting consumers recovery from a strengths-based model.

Your role will consist of the following requirements:

• Intake, Assessment and diagnostic clarification of consumers referred for the day program and also the Austin Eating Disorders Unit
• Provide DBT based group programs for consumers
• Provide 1:1 key worker support session for consumers and their families
• Participate in providing meal support to consumers on the day program

Classifications for this position will range from PL1 to PL4 per annum ($108,279 - $123,905 per annum pro rata).

Your Contribution

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology recognised by the Australian Psychological Society and registered as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, or willing to obtain

What We Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About BETRS
BETRS is a community-based, outpatient service for people with eating disorders, their families and carers. It links with the In Patient Specialist Eating Disorders Beds at Austin Health.  The Service provides assessment and treatment planning, group therapy, day program and home based meal support. The Service is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team and operates in line with evidence based best practice and the World Wide Charter for Action on Eating Disorders. The Service contributes to a continuum of care between primary, tertiary, inpatient and community based services.

Working at St Vincent’s
St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

• Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.  Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Closing Date:

11 July 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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