Allied Health Clinician in Melbourne

Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist, Dietitian, Art Therapist, Mental Health Nurse with therapy experience) – Grade 2 Allied Health

Working across both the Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Living Well Program at The Melbourne Clinic, situated in Richmond, Victoria, which is Australia’s largest private mental health service.

The Melbourne Clinic is an inclusive and diverse workplace welcoming of all patients, staff, and visitors regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, neurodiversity, gender identity, or sexuality. We are committed to providing our staff with a structured induction and orientation, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Since 2017, The Melbourne Clinic has proudly maintained Rainbow Tick Accreditation, a world first quality framework to help health and human services organisations become safe and inclusive for the LGBTIQ community.

The Melbourne Clinic (TMC) is seeking a mental health clinician to join both our EMDR and Living Well program teams. You will work with allied health, nursing and medical staff to deliver a high-quality evidence based therapy program. This is a temporary part-time role covering leave (0.8 EFT).

As a Mental Health Clinician, your responsibilities will include:

• Facilitating groups within both EMDR and The Living Well Program, and to work across other TMC programs as required.
• Conducting individual EMDR treatment with clients experiencing complex trauma.
• Working within the Allied Health multidisciplinary team including Mental Health Nursing, Clinical Psychology, Neuropsychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Pastoral Care, Physiotherapy, & Dietetics.
• Attending relevant multidisciplinary team meetings.
• Participating in the development and review of programs as necessary.
• Participating in the development and evaluation of policies as appropriate.
• Contributing to quality improvement projects.

Qualifications:

• Qualification in an allied health profession, e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Dietetics, Art Therapy or Mental Health Nursing background.
• Registration with AHPRA for your profession, or eligibility for membership with AASW for Social Workers, DAA for Dietitians, or ANZACATA for Art Therapists.
• Completion of the EMDR Basic Training Program (Level 1 and 2 training), and training in a complementary modality such as DBT, ACT, Schema or TF-CBT, IFS.
• Completion of the 10 hours of consultation with an EMDRAA Approved Consultant (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience in mental health setting.
• Well-developed leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with group therapy (preferred).
• Commitment to upholding high standards of ethical practice.
• Current Working with Children Check.

All staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza and are required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status.

Applications close: 18 of November 2026.

If you are successful, you will receive a salary (grade 2) based on your years of relevant experience against the current Enterprise Agreement.

Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety and the empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment.