Careers at Macquarie University Virtual Clinic | MindSpot Clinic

Careers at MindSpot

“The best thing in my opinion is the great, diverse, supportive team environment. This is also an opportunity to develop your CBT skills across a range of psychological presentations.”

MQ Health MindSpot is entering an exciting period of growth and diversification of our services. We are seeking enthusiastic professionals who wish to work in our innovative, world-class, virtual mental health clinics.

MQ Health MindSpot is a ground-breaking mental health initiative comprising two clinics that provide telephone and online mental health services to more than 20,000 Australians each year: MindSpot and PORTS.​

We employ:​

  • Psychologists
  • Clinical psychologists
  • Psychiatrists
  • Social workers
  • Registered nurses
  • Researchers
  • IT professionals
  • Administration professionals.

​If you enjoy working in a busy, high quality, and supportive environment, then our virtual clinics may be the place for you. Demand for our services is growing and we have opportunities for experienced, skilled and dedicated professionals to partner with us in providing online and telephone mental health services for adults with high prevalence conditions.

Campus

MQ Health MindSpot is located on the Macquarie University’s park-like campus in the heart of Australia’s largest high-tech precinct. Macquarie University brings together more than 40,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow.​

More than AU$1 billion has recently been invested in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive in an environment that is inspiring and switched on to the latest digital technologies.​

​Macquarie University is just minutes away from Macquarie University Train Station and Macquarie Shopping Centre. The University’s on-site services include a sport aquatic centre, childcare facilities, post office, beauty salon and food outlets.

Staff benefits

  • Salary sacrifice: Range of salary sacrifice options, including rent, mortgage and car leasing via Maxxia
  • Gym: Direct debit, no minimum term, salary sacrifice, free locker hire, access to social sport options, group fitness classes and swimming pools
  • Childcare: Two child care centres on campus, competitive rates, priority given to University staff including MindSpot and PORTS staff
  • Library: Full access to the University library including research databases
  • Parking: Full-time employees can salary sacrifice parking on university campus car parks
  • Inclusive culture
  • Diversity in workplace

Staff wellbeing

  • Medibank: 9% discount on private health insurance
  • EAP: Employee Assistance Program free online counselling service for staff and immediate family. Support available for career planning, financial planning as well other areas
  • Flu Shots: Free flu shots available to all staff on a yearly basis

Training and development

  • Supervision: All staff receive extensive training on commencing with MQ Health MindSpot with ongoing professional development. All clinical staff receive a variety of supervision sessions and educational opportunities on a weekly basis
  • Online training: Lynda.com is a free online resource that contains a large number of online courses for self-development, both professional and personal
  • Provisional psychologists training: Applications from provisional psychologists in their final year of training will be considered for clinical roles. Supervision from Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) qualified supervisors can be provided at MQ Health MindSpot or the provisional psychologist can maintain their current external supervisor. Provisional psychologists will be actively involved in providing assessment and treatment, while factoring in considerations of ethics, culture, and other relevant demographics. Weekly individual and group supervision along with fortnightly educational workshops are provided. All senior staff providing clinical supervision are registered with AHPRA as supervisors having completed appropriate supervisor training.

We are always looking for therapists to join our ever-growing team. If you're interested in joining us please send your CV to contact@mindspot.org.au.

Employee Benefits

We offer staff flexibility and a range of benefits including:

  • Working from home
  • CPD training and supervision
  • The ability to salary-package household and living expenses (up to $9,010 p.a.), meal, entertainment and venue hire (up to $2,650 p.a.) and novated leading options.

We value staff health and wellbeing and provide complimentary access to an annual flu vaccination program and a confidential employee assistance program. We also offer staff discounted rates to our on-site sports and fitness facilities, childcare and vacation care facilities, health insurance and on-site parking.

We have an active commitment to a happy and healthy workplace with access to a range of MQ Health clinical services on-site and through annual staff programs such as Wellbeing month and Safety Week.