Clinical Psychologist jobs in Ballarat, VIC

Clinical Psychologist work in Ballarat, VIC

Clinical Psychologist roles in Ballarat, VIC sit within consistent demand across all disciplines. Federation University supports local workforce pipeline. Proximity to Melbourne aids recruitment. Private practice and NDIS sector are growing. clinical psychologist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Clinical Psychologists have completed at minimum a masters-level qualification in clinical psychology accredited by APAC, plus a period of supervised practice. Their clinical endorsement allows them to assess and treat a broader range of conditions than general psychologists, and they attract a higher Medicare rebate under the Better Access scheme.

Grampians Health (formed through the amalgamation of Ballarat Health Services, Grampians Community Health, and other regional services) delivers public mental health care across western Victoria, with Ballarat as the hub for inpatient and specialist mental health services. Community mental health teams serve Ballarat and the broader Grampians region, which includes Ararat, Horsham, and surrounding rural areas.

Qualifications typically required

• APAC-accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Supervised practice hours completed
• AHPRA registration with Clinical endorsement
• Medicare provider number for private practice

Key employers in Ballarat, VIC

• Grampians Health
• Ballarat Health Services
• headspace Ballarat
• Western Victoria PHN
• Federation University Australia
• Mind Australia
• Neami National
• St John of God Health Care