Senior Psychologist - with a special interest in working with neurodivergent adult women Full Time ongoing position (part time will be considered) Elsternwick location Cabrini Benefits:
Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2650 meal & entertainment card benefits.
Regular supervision and generous professional development allowance
Excellent workplace culture.
Vibrant location close to public transport.
Cabrini Women's Mental Health Service At Cabrini Women's Mental Health, we are proud to offer Australia's premier private, women-only mental health service, housed within the Lisa Thurin Women's Health Centre. Our specialized facility is dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive, and affirming environment for women. We provide compassionate care that honors the individual experiences of neurodivergence, empowering all women to thrive through tailored support and accommodations. Our approach centers on holistic, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused care, ensuring that each woman's unique strengths are acknowledged and celebrated. We believe in fostering positive, collaborative relationships between clinicians and clients, creating a space where neurodivergence is understood, respected, and embraced. How you will make an impact Are you a dedicated and experienced Psychologist with a passion for working with neurodivergent adult women and familiar with the neurodiversity affirming paradigm? Cabrini Women's Mental Health is seeking a Psychologist to join our multidisciplinary team. In this role, you'll celebrate neurodiversity by providing affirming, strengths-based assessments, and support to our clients also experiencing mental health difficulties. As a specialist in the assessment and diagnosis of Autism and ADHD, you'll play a key role in leading our neurodivergent assessment and support services. This exciting position offers you the chance to develop a new, inclusive assessment centre for adult women, supported by a recent grant. Key Responsibilities:
Familiarity in neurodiversity affirming practice and the mental health issues facing women with neurodiversity
Conduct assessments using tools like ADOS-2, MIGDAS and DIVA-5 (Diagnostic Interview for ADHD in Adults).
Provide individual and group therapy that acknowledges and supports the unique neurodivergence of each client.
Lead the creation of best-practice protocols for a new assessment centre, setting a standard for neurodiversity-affirming care.
Collaboration with autistic people with lived experience in further developing our program and supports
Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, fostering holistic and inclusive approaches to mental health care and providing education to staff around neurodiversity affirming practice
Contribute to clinical leadership, sharing your expertise to enhance the mental health of neurodivergent women.
What We Offer:
A role where you can make a meaningful, affirming impact in a progressive and inclusive service.
A supportive and collaborative workplace, encouraging innovation and continuous growth.
Opportunities for professional development and to lead groundbreaking neurodiversity initiatives.
A position that aligns with Cabrini's mission, values, and vision, fostering compassion, integrity, courage, and respect.
Qualifications and Skills:
Registered Psychologist with AHPRA.
Experience in the assessment and diagnosis of autism and ADHD.
Specific training in assessments such as ADOS-2 or MIGDAS and DIVA-5 is highly desirable.
Strong leadership skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
A genuine commitment to celebrating and enhancing the lives of neurodivergent women.
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Enquiries should be directed to: Dr Zalie Merrett (Head of Allied Health, Mental Health) on 03 9508 5100 Does this sound like your new role? If you are an adaptable and innovative Psychologist eager to contribute to a forward-thinking mental health service, we would love to hear from you. Join Cabrini Women's Mental Health and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and compassionate care. Cabrini Women's Mental Health is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Working for Cabrini
Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, we have been providing quality, compassionate care to our community for 75 years.
There is something special about Cabrini. Wherever we work, we are compassionate, connected people transforming lives together. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care, and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers and provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.
Our size, reputation, and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise their potential.
Cabrini is an equitable and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a safe environment for children and vulnerable people.
Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect
MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI
Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for Influenza and COVID-19 (including boosters), plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Please click here to apply.
