Dedicated and Passionate Psychoanalytically Orientated Psychologists wanted for a Thriving Psychology Practice in South Melbourne

  • Join our supportive and experienced team
  • Attractive working environment conditions and a beautiful light filled environment
  • Choose your own working hours and client preferences

If you love being a Psychologist, respect and care for your clients, and want to be part of a warm and supportive team of professionals dedicated to best practice The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and Consultancy is perfect for you!

Position Available: 

An ongoing part-time contractor position available for a Clinical, Counselling, or General Registered Psychologist with Psychoanalytic or Psychodynamic orientation, or training.

Early, Mid, or Late Career Psychologists are welcome to apply.

Currently, due to having so many wonderful male Psychologists already working at The Melbourne Center of Psychotherapy we have a preference for female Psychologists.

We are looking for Registered Psychologists who wish to work in person.

What MCPC can offer you: 

  • Generous Financial Arrangements for contractors and an abundance of clients to work with.
  • Experienced Team working together to provide the highest level of care. A friendly and supportive culture with regular opportunities to join team meetings, reading groups and social gatherings.
  • Free Supervision: MCPC provides fortnightly group supervision. MCPC director readily available to discuss cases, provide support, and for individual supervision when needed.
  • Professional Development: MCPC provides regular professional development events for MCPC practitioners and our wider community of Psychologists, Mental Health workers, and Medical Practitioners.
  • Spacious Beautiful Consulting Rooms: Considerable attention has been placed on aesthetics in our peaceful, warm, and freshly decorated rooms furnished with comfortable, high quality mid-century Danish chairs and couches.
  • Brilliant Location: Work in a beautiful terrace house on Dorcas St in South Melbourne, close to the Botanical Gardens, the CBD, with an abundance of public transport and parking.

Selection Criteria:  

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate, and reliable Psychologist:

  • Hold full registration with AHPRA.
  • Training and/or authentic knowledge and appreciation of Psychoanalytic/Psychodynamic approaches.
  • Have or are eligible to obtain a Medicare Provider Number.
  • Experienced in working independently and as part of a clinical team.
  • Experience working with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples, families and/or groups.
  • Experience in counselling, diagnosis, assessments, report writing, and professional communication.

How to Apply:

Please forward your curriculum vitae to Dr Sara Taylor at .

Administrative Assistant at The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy in South Melbourne

Looking  for an Administrative Assistant who will do an exceptional job of supporting and providing assistance to our Director and attending to the needs of our patients and our Psychologists & Psychotherapists.

We are looking for a compassionate, authentic, trust worthy, and capable person who will enjoy providing support to our director, our team and our dear clients. 

ABOUT US

The Melbourne Centre of Psychotherapy and is a boutique Psychodynamic Psychology practice in South Melbourne. We consistently strive to provide the very best care for our patients and a warm supportive environment for the Psychologists, Psychotherapists, and support staff that work at the Centre.

THE POSITION INVOLVES:

  • Booking in new patients with the most appropriate practitioner for their presenting issues
  • Managing new patients to assure they feel welcome. Including development of rapport and on occasion when needed risk assessment 
  • Liaising with existing patients about rescheduling appointments, wait lists, Medicare rebates, and payments
  • Assisting our Director with administrative tasks related to running a Psychological practice
  • Assisting our Psychologists and Psychotherapists with administrative tasks
  • General reception, administration, and book-keeping tasks
  • Attending to patients in the waiting room. Assuring the space is clean and tidy.
  • Taking care of our two lovely therapy animals

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA 

  • Must have at least one year of experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in the field of health with experience in protecting confidential patient data.
  • Preferably have three years of study in management, psychology, or social work

LOOKING FOR A PERSON WHO IS:

  • Caring, friendly, and enjoys connecting with people. 
  • Feels confident providing support to people when they are distressed
  • Has excellent attention to detail, time management, organisational and multi-tasking skills
  • Is honest, reliable, and punctual
  • Is a quick learner
  • Is confident with technology 
  • Can multi-task easily
  • Has excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Has an ability to work independently, but is also comfortable seeking and accepting guidance

WORKING HOURS:

Two or more days per week with candidate willing to extend hours in the future. Must be available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday

How to Apply:

Please forward your curriculum vitae and cover letter to Dr Sara Taylor