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Psychologist (Educational & Developmental or Neuropsychologist)

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Psychologist (Educational & Developmental or Neuropsychologist)

Full or Part-time (0.8 -1.0 FTE), Permanent

Based at Richmond

112,889.36 FTE per annum plus super

Generous salary packaging options

Progressive Workplace Flexibility options that enable genuine work life balance

Will be provided with an OV laptop & OV mobile phone.

About Odyssey Victoria:

Odyssey Victoria (OV) is a place of hope and positive change for individuals working towards breaking their pattern of addiction. At Odyssey we believe that every person should have the opportunity to change and grow. Our diverse teams work with individuals, families, and communities to reduce alcohol and other drug (AOD) use, improve mental health, and reconnect people to their family and the community. OV is a dynamic and fast-growing organisation committed to excellence in service provision and innovation in responding to alcohol and other drugs use problems.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking anexperienced psychologist with substantial knowledge tojoin our psychology team and assist in further developing our psychological services. This is a rare opportunity in a new service to shape the treatment of vulnerable people accessing treatment and to build capacity across OV programs.

As an Educational and Developmental or Clinical Neuro Psychologist, you will apply your clinical knowledge and expertise to the assessment and support of clients with complex trauma, mental health, and substance misuse issues.?

Staff providing direct interventions and support to their clients will also lean on you for clinical advice.

Key areas of focus:

Expertise and leadership

Direct Clinical work and Clinical Consultation

Duties include but are not limited to…

Undertake assessment and provide practical recommendations for evidence-based interventions/approaches for clients.

Provide clinical advice and education to staff working with clients.

Provide expert opinion regarding diagnoses, formal diagnostic assessments, feedback on process considerations and treatment planning considerations/advice.

Contribute expertise in clinical meetings and to improve service delivery.

Deliver secondary consultations formally and informally.

Develop thoughtful, evidence-based recommendations for treatment and management plans.

Build capacity for client management within the broader staffing group by providing psychological perspectives and relevant education.

Demonstrate behaviours that support a recovery approach to care.

Support higher degree psychology students whilst they undertake placement in the team.

Key Selection Criteria:

We are looking for an individual to bring their expertise to our integrated psychology team and provide clinical advice and guidance to clients and staff.

To be successful in this role, you must have…

Registration as a Psychologist under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act (2009) with practice endorsement as a Clinical, Forensic or Clinical Neuropsychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (or eligibility to enter a registrar program as a clinical, forensic or clinical neuropsychologist with the AHPRA where relevant).

At least 3 years of experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of substance abuse and/or mental illness

Capacity to undertake a range of screening, assessment and design treatment recommendations with clients who have co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.

Current knowledge of effective evidence-based interventions appropriate to low prevalence disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar affective disorder, personality disorders and substance abuse.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with consumers, families/carers, colleagues and other service providers.

Ability to work with clients from a range of cultural backgrounds, and to provide gender sensitive services.

Ability to see the person, acknowledge their value and work with their strengths.

Well-developed writing skills and an ability to promptly prepare case assessments and other forms of documentation in plain English, suitable for a lay audience.

A thorough understanding of the policies and procedures associated with the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.

Approved supervisor status to supervise registrars and provisional psychologists with AHPRA.

For a copy of the position description which outlines the full key selection criteria, please click HERE (http://odyssey.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/POSCS5027-Specialist-Psychologist-Educational-Developmental-or-Neuropsychology.pdf)

What we can give YOU!

In return we are committed to offering you an inclusive and transparent workplace culture?where our people can develop to be their very best by:

Ongoing learning and development opportunities to upskill clinical expertise.

Providing work that is meaningful and challenging, with career development opportunities through project and secondment opportunities.

Providing career pathways across diverse OV programs.

Access to 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Provider (EAP).

Generous leave options such as 48/52 Purchase Leave, Study Leave and Sabbaticals.

Flexible working arrangements (arrangements will vary based on role requirements).

Staff will also be provided monthly Clinical Supervision sessions for professional development and personal wellbeing.

Application information

Please apply directly via our careers website (applications via external recruitment websites or via email will not be considered).

Applications should be addressed to Caroline Long and include your CV and a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria.

We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be shortlisted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected which may be prior to the application deadline, so please don’t wait to apply!?

Our commitment to diversity

At OV we value diversity and believe that a range of backgrounds brings a variety of ideas, perspectives and experiences that will enhance our effectiveness. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions by encouraging people with disability, First Nations Australians, LGBTQIA+, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

Safety screening

OV is committed to child safety and is a child safe organisation. All OV employees must undergo Police Records and Working with Children Checks. Any person issued with a negative notice on their Working with Children Check will not be eligible for employment with us.

All Odyssey Victoria sites are smoke free for all employees.

Contact Details

If you have any questions relating to the position, please contact Caroline Long, Service Development Manager on, 0400 806 969 or?[email protected].