Clinical Psychologist (Grade 3)

Your role at St John of God Social Outreach

We are seeking applications for a Clinical Psychologist (Grade 3) to join our Medicare Mental Health Service on a permanent full-time basis, in Armadale, WA.

Our team provides a safe and welcoming spaces for locals to walk in and access free mental health support and services - no referral, Medicare card or appointment needed. Staffed by qualified mental health professionals and people with lived experience, the centres provide immediate support to adults in distress, including their families, friends and carers. We can also connect people with other support services, such as employment assistance, to support them in the future.

You will be responsible for the development and delivery of innovative programs that provide high-level clinical care to consumers in groups, and an individual basis across a variety of acute and psychiatric specialties.

The Position

• Provides advanced level Psychology services including a range of individualised and group clinical care based on professional training reflecting current ethical clinical practice as required.
• Provides comprehensive assessment and care planning monitoring consumer progress adjusting treatment accordingly for complex management.
• Liaise with multi-disciplinary team to promote effective communication including verbal and written feedback to referring Doctor.
• Familiar and complies with legal, ethical responsibilities to consumers, visitors and caregivers, inclusive of maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records reflecting adherence to service policies, ACHS and legal requirements.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of programs relevant to the needs of consumers and current clinical practice.

We are seeking a highly experienced clinician who brings in-depth knowledge and senior-level expertise in contemporary psychotherapeutic techniques, including delivering both group programs and individual therapy using modalities such as CBT, DBT, Schema Therapy and/or ACT.

You will have demonstrated experience applying evidence-based, best practice interventions across both short-term and longer-term treatment frameworks, alongside a strong understanding of clinical research and evidence-based methodologies.

Successful applicants must hold a tertiary qualification in Psychology with Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology board of Australia (AHPRA).

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer:

• Salary (From July 1st 2026): $130,914 to $151,335 plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent full-time | 38 hours per week | Monday to Friday
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• Flexible work options
• Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

For enquiries contact Liam Dekker, Manager MMHC (South) on 0437 020 195.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

At St John of God Social Outreach, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.