Psychologist

SETTING

First Step is a renowned not-for-profit addiction, mental health, and legal services hub in the heart of St Kilda. We provide services to thousands of vulnerable Victorians every year, with the firm belief that everybody deserves every chance to turn their lives around. First Step provides a uniquely multi-disciplinary team of General Practitioners, Registered Nurses, therapists, lawyers andcare coordinators all of whom have decades of experience in addiction, mental health and legal services.

Our model of care is designed to address the systemic barriers faced by people with co-occurring illnesses including mental ill-health and prioritises welcome, empathy and hope. Through the compassionate application of multiple disciplines in a team environment we focus on incremental, whole-of-life improvements that build towards physical and mental health and wellbeing. We work to help people be connected to their families, participating in society, and taking control of their own lives.

TEAM COLLABORATION

You will find yourself working alongside a team of with decades of experience in supporting vulnerable Victorians. Our team specialises in the primary care of people who experience mental ill health and substance dependence. Your work will be integrated into a constantly collaborating team including:

• GPs
• Mental health nursing
• Care Coordination
• Group psychoeducation and recovery programs
• An accredited community legal centre

LOW THRESHOLD, SUB-ACUTE PRIMARY CARE
We work hard to remove barriers to care by bulk-billing all patients. We offer in person and telehealth appointments.

PROFESSIONALISM and REPUTATION
First Step is an AGPAL accredited practice and has a reputation for providing best practice collaborative and integrated care to vulnerable Victorians.

WHAT WE OFFER
As a not-for-profit organisation, we can offer salary packaging. But, uniquely to First Step your wage can be a factor of your billing. Alternatively, you can work as an independent contractor.

We will support your practice with a flexible and autonomous working day with considerable administrative and reception support, as well as the support of our integrated team.

CONTACT US
Please contact our Clinical Lead Joe Fishburn via email joe@firststep.org.au or through reception on 9537 3177 to express your interest in this position. We would be happy to answer any questions you have.

ABOUT YOU
Psychologists working at First Step need to have a post-graduate tertiary qualification in psychology, full un-restricted registration with AHPRA and a Medicare provider number. You will be skilled and passionate about supporting vulnerable Victorians with complex needs and working in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
As an accredited practice we require you to have a valid Working with Children Check and Police records check. You also need to have rights to work in Australia.