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Psychologist
- Deliver meaningful evidence based, time limited psychological therapies responsive to the needs of service users
- Build capacity, support recovery from mental ill health and enhance service delivery
- Permanent | Part time 27.8 hours/week | Canterbury Location
About One Door
One Door Mental Health has joined the Mind Australia Group, creating one of the largest community-managed mental health networks in the country. One Door Mental Health is a pioneering, purpose-driven service provider dedicated to supporting individuals living with mental illness, along with their families and carers. With over 30 years of experience, our innovative services and community-driven approach create a safe and supportive environment.
About the Service
Medicare Mental Health Centre Canterbury provides a welcoming, low‑stigma entry point for adults needing timely mental health support. Using an Open Dialogue approach, it offers short‑ to medium‑term care, strengthens personal networks and empowers people to shape their recovery while connecting them to ongoing community supports.
Our service is preparing to move into a larger, purpose‑built centre and will soon operate seven days a week. As we grow, we’re seeking team members who can offer flexibility, including weekend and afternoon shifts, to help us provide consistent, high‑quality care.
About the role
We are seeking an evidence-informed and collaborative Psychologist for a permanent part time 27.8 hours per week opportunity in the Canterbury area. You will provide high quality, comprehensive clinical assessments, flexible therapeutic interventions, expert consultation and specialist services including positive behaviour support and capacity building to the people we support.
Key responsibilities
- Offer therapeutic interventions, complete intake and risk assessments, provide case management, and collaborate with stakeholders and support networks.
- Collaborate with people we support on completing and/or reviewing risk assessments to ensure supports are delivered safely.
- Apply professional judgement within the role, adapting routine clinical practice based on valid and reliable evidence for people with complex care needs.
- Complete intake assessments with people who walk into the centre, self-refer or are referred by another service.
Your Benefits
- Transform Lives: Play a vital role in empowering individuals, helping them achieve their goals and improve their quality of life.
- Competitive Salary Packaging: Maximize your take-home pay by salary packaging up to $15,900.
- Fitness Passport: Take advantage of our discounted workplace health and fitness program, offering you and your family access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centres at a fraction of the regular cost. For 50% less than a typical gym membership, enjoy unlimited visits and stay motivated to maintain your health and well-being.
- Leave Perks: Enjoy leave perks including birthday leave, study leave, and an extra annual picnic day leave!
- Open Dialogue training: Professional development for all staff, strengthening the collaborative, person‑centred culture new team members join
What you’ll bring
- Relevant tertiary qualifications Tertiary Qualification in Psychology with current registration with the relevant professional body (provisional or full registration with AHPRA).
- Current arrangements for clinical supervision (as per registration requirements).
- An understanding of the recovery-based approach to assisting people with mental health concerns.
- Demonstrated experience in providing clinical assessments and evidence-based mental health interventions.
- Knowledge of the NSW mental health system and local services; or demonstrated ability to rapidly develop this knowledge.
Additional Details
One Door Mental Health requires all staff to have a current Working with Children's Check, NDIS Worker Screening clearance, and appropriate COVID-19 Vaccination. One Door Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to engaging a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.
Interested to Apply?
To apply visit Mind Careers - reference number 499008. Online applications must be submitted by 11pm Sunday 22nd February 2026. Please contact the person below for more information.
Rafia Marsh - Centre Manager - Canterbury Medicare Mental Health Centre
Rafia.Marsh@onedoor.org.au
We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact us at hr@onedoor.org.au or via hr@mindaustralia.org.au
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