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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 and
care 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:
- 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.
