Psychologist (New Graduate)

A comprehensive 12-month work-based training program designed for new psychologists to develop and apply their skills in the field of mental health and addiction.  This role will be based across Cleveland and Woolloongabba, where you will be supported to develop your occupational therapy skills alongside general mental health skills within a multidisciplinary team. 

Please ensure you complete the attached ‘AHNGP graduate summary document' as part of your application.

Your new role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a new psychology graduate to build a strong foundation for their career through the 12-month Allied Health New Graduate Program within Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services. You'll receive high-level support through training, professional development resources and supervision while developing your skills in a multidisciplinary clinical environment. You will:

• Deliver psychology services including clinical assessment, therapeutic intervention, patient education, management and discharge planning, working within an interprofessional team and under the guidance of senior staff.
• Develop your clinical judgement, caseload management, prioritisation, documentation and evidence-based practice across relevant addiction and mental health services.
• Work collaboratively with consumers, carers, families, health professionals, students and external agencies to achieve person-centred outcomes.

About you:

We're looking for an enthusiastic emerging psychologist who is committed to learning, developing their clinical capability and delivering compassionate, evidence-based and person-centred care.

• You have an APAC-accredited four-year Psychology qualification and are eligible for provisional or general registration with AHPRA/Psychology Board of Australia. Newly graduated psychologists commencing their first year of clinical practice in 2027 are eligible to apply.
• You can demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality, efficient, patient-centred and evidence-based psychology assessment and management.
• You bring strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within an interprofessional team to achieve the best outcomes for consumers.
• You are motivated to learn, actively develop your clinical knowledge and participate in professional development, clinical education and service improvement activities.

What we can offer you:

• We offer a family-friendly work environment that supports you in making the most of Queensland's laid-back lifestyle.
• We are renowned for teaching and research excellence with strong relations with Queensland's leading tertiary institutions.
• We want to empower you to build a long-term career, with countless opportunities to learn and grow, no matter your role
• You'll have all the benefits of working for Queensland's world-class public health system including generous leave entitlements, attractive salary and remuneration packages, salary packaging and access to relevant professional development allowances and/or leave, study and research assistance, corporate discounts and employee wellness programs.

About Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services:

Metro South Addiction and Mental Health Services provide inpatient, hospital-based and community mental health and community alcohol and drug services for all age groups across a number of campuses.

We embrace a forward looking, progressive approach and work collaboratively with all stakeholders in order to achieve expected outcomes. A clear and strong consumer and carer focus is promoted. Our vision is to provide our community excellence in consumer centred integrated care across the continuum of addiction (alcohol and drug) and mental health services.

INTEGRITY | COMPASSION | ACCOUNTABILITY | RESPECT | ENGAGEMENT | EXCELLENCE

Our values were created by employees for employees to shape our culture and inspire positive interactions in the workplace. Diversity of ideas, skills, traditions, and customs is celebrated as one of our greatest strengths. Having a workforce that reflects and understands the needs and expectations of our community is important to delivering safe, kinder, and more inclusive care.

We recognise our strength comes from the diversity of our people and so we encourage people of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, languages, sexual orientation, and family responsibilities to apply.

We are better together.