Clinical Neuropsychologist Grade 2 - Full Time Fixed Term

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Epworth Richmond is looking for a Grade 2 Clinical Neuropsychologist to join our rehabilitation team. This full time, 12 month fixed-term position, will commence in  August 2025. 

The psychology team at Epworth has a long history of providing high quality care to adults across our rehabilitation services. With over 25 psychologists, you will be joining a vibrant and dynamic team, committed to clinical excellence and continual professional growth.  

In this rare full time role, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services with a focus on traumatic brain injury, stroke and other neurological conditions. Your work will include brief and long neuropsychology assessments, behaviour management, and interventions for people with persisting cognitive, emotional and behavioural symptoms following brain injury and neurological conditions.  You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive outcomes for your patients.  

You’ll be supported through regular supervision, access to internal and external professional development and links to our wider psychology team within our Epworth network. This is a fantastic opportunity not to be missed!

You will make an impact by:

• Delivering effective and evidence-based neuropsychology assessments and interventions for patients which contribute to their health and well-being
• Working collaboratively with other team members to support client goals and functional outcomes in a multidisciplinary context
• Maintaining appropriate standards of practice relating to patient admission, assessment, treatment, family liaison and discharge planning
• Communicating effectively with patients, families and colleagues

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Established neuropsychological assessment, feedback and formulation skills, preferably in adults with traumatic and acquired brain injuries
• An interest, and preferably experience, in delivering interventions for people with brain injury and neurological conditions. Relevant training and support will be provided.
• A collaborative and compassionate approach to team work and patient care
• Capacity to meet patient-related key performance indicators (KPIs), contributing to quality care and service outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

Early applications encouraged with advertising to continue until the position is filled.

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

• A Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology
• General Psychologist registration with AHPRA with endorsement (or on a pathway to endorsement) in Clinical Neuropsychology

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, plus $2,650 meals and entertainment allowance leading to greater take home pay
• Discounted private health insurance
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia!

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.