Neuropsychologist – Senior Clinician (Grade 3, 16 hrs/week), 15-month contract position

The Psychology department at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem is seeking an experienced and passionate Neuropsychologist to join our dynamic and committed team for 2 days a week.

We are a tertiary provider of specialist care in progressive neurology across the state of Victoria. Our team works within a neuropalliative rehabilitation framework and aims to provide best practice assessment and holistic care for patients with a range of progressive neurological diseases (e.g. Motor Neurone Disease and Huntington’s disease) and their families, across the disease trajectory.

The psychology department comprises a skilled and supportive team of Clinical Psychologists and Neuropsychologists that work within a large multidisciplinary team. We provide services across inpatient, outpatient and NDIS services, and are also significant contributors to research, with clinical research initiatives and collaborations highly valued by the organisation. We value staff wellbeing and positions can be tailored to achieve work-life balance.

Our service is celebrated for its innovative and creative ways of delivering care to patients. There are multiple opportunities for our psychologists to collaborate, innovate and participate in the development and delivery of an array of group programs and interventions. In addition, there is opportunity to participate in research as part of an internationally recognised progressive neurological disease research team. Our team have a well-established collaboration with Monash University and a strong track-record in publishing clinical research.

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to extend your clinical skills in working with complex neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric populations in a highly supportive and collaborative environment. Our neuropsychology team provides assessment and therapeutic interventions (e.g. positive behaviour support) to patients with progressive neurological diseases within inpatient and outpatient contexts. In addition to your individual work with patients, you also have the opportunity to bring your clinical formulation and treatment recommendations to guide the broad multidisciplinary team.

We offer a supportive environment for staff with a regular supervision and professional development opportunities.

What you bring
• AHPRA Registered Psychologist with Specialist Endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology
• AHPRA approved supervisor status (desirable)
• Experience in working with clients with complex neurodegenerative conditions (desirable)
• A passion for individualised assessment and neuropsychological intervention (e.g., behaviour support)
• A strong interest in trauma-sensitive care and adapted therapeutic intervention
• A desire to work within a large multi-disciplinary team
• Flexible and adaptive approach
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Please submit a current CV and cover letter outlining points relevant to "what you bring to the role".

Application Closing Friday 13th June 2025.

For further information relation to this position please contact Dr Fiona Fisher Senior Neuropsychologist & Psychology Clinical Lead Grade 4 on fiona.fisher@calvarycare.org.au OR Marinda Brooks Allied Health Manager on 03 98349523.

About Calvary

Founded in 1885 by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, Calvary is a charitable, not-for-profit, Catholic health care organisation. Our mission is to provide quality, compassionate health care to the most vulnerable, including those reaching the end of their life. With over 18,000 staff and volunteers, we have a national network of 14 Public and Private Hospitals, 72 Residential Care and Retirement Communities and 19 Community Care service centres

Calvary continues the mission of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary, a mission focused on caring for those who are sick, dying and in need.  We express our values of hospitality, healing, stewardship and respect through “being for others” exemplified by the Spirit of Calvary and the example of Venerable Mary Potter.

As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and are committed to fostering a workplace that is respectful, welcoming and inclusive where people are supported to draw strengths from their identity, culture and community. We value the integral dignity of each person, regardless of their religion, race, gender, cultural background or choices. 

We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.