Join Swinburne’s National eTherapy Centre (NeTC) to cultivate an area of specialist practice in blending digital technologies with psychological therapy.
About the Job
The National eTherapy Centre (NeTC), is a national online mental health service funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, which sits within Swinburne’s School of Health Sciences.
At Swinburne, we are leaders in digital mental health innovation. As part of the Australian Government’s Head to Health service network, NeTC’s Mental Health Online platform has had almost 100,000 registered users across the country and internationally. Mental Health Online provides users with self-guided assessment and cognitive-behavioural therapy resources, which can be used independently, or as part of a blended therapy model in combination with videoconferencing sessions with one of our therapists.
The National eTherapy Centre Psychologist will take a lead role in blended therapy provision within the clinic. This will involve working with other members of NeTC to co-ordinate videoconferencing and email-based therapist support to users, carrying a small therapy caseload, providing support and supervision to a team of students on placement, and overseeing client assessment and consultation appointments.
You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the review and development of program content.
This role can be conducted remotely, and candidates residing anywhere in Australia are welcome to apply.
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne is a multi-sector university of science, technology and innovation with more than 54,000 students and 5,000 staff globally. We offer postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online education to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways. Our mission is to be a world-class university, creating economic and social impact through science, technology and innovation. We aim to deliver future-ready learners, research with impact and innovative enterprise.
Be the innovator in the face of technological and social change with Swinburne’s School of Health. Leading edge research centres, strong ties to industry and commitment to high-quality, high-impact research allows you to understand humanity deeply, bring the real world to focus and make your mark.
About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:
• Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
• Substantial knowledge of high prevalence mental health disorders (e.g. anxiety, depression)
• Experience in delivering cognitive behavioural therapies
• Experience in digital mental health is preferable but not required
A full list of selection criteria is available within the position description.
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To view the position description or to start an application please click on 'apply' or ‘begin’ and submit a resume, cover letter and a response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the position description
For further information about this position, contact Fiona Foley (ffoley@swin.edu.au) or Associate Professor Neil Thomas (neilthomas@swin.edu.au) via email.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au
Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au
Agency enquiries will not be accepted for this position.
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation. We are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives such as our Charter of Cultural Diversity, Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan, Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan. Equity and diversity are integral to our 2025 vision to be a world class university creating social and economic impact through science, technology and innovation.
Applications close at 5pm on Monday 1st March 2021
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