Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time up to 38 hours per week until June 2026
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ579323
Application Close Date: 15/06/2025
Interview Date Range: 18/06/2025 – 25/06/2025
Contact Details: Jennifer Neculman Alfaro – 02 9827 8011 | [email protected]
Apply Here: http://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOVUsc1qET

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About the Opportunity
Are you ready to ignite your career and change young lives for the better?

Step into an exhilarating opportunity as a Clinical Psychologist with Liverpool iCAMHS—South Western Sydney’s leading child and adolescent mental health srvice. Here, you won’t just be part of a team—you’ll be part of a movement.

iCAMHS is at the forefront of early intervention and holistic care, empowering young people and their families through cutting-edge, evidence-based psychological support.

You’ll lead transformative interventions, shape innovative programs, and mentor future clinicians—all while working in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment that thrives on passion, purpose, and progress.

If you're driven to make a difference and ready to lead with heart and expertise, this is your moment.

What You'll be Doing
To deliver psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders.

The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs.

Where You'll Be Working 
SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community-based mental health care across South Western Sydney.

These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care.

The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community.

Qualifications - External

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent.
2. Describe a time when you independently delivered a psychological intervention (individual or group-based) for a young person with complex mental health needs. What assessment tools and evidence-based treatments did you use, and how did you tailor your approach to meet the needs of the individual or group? What was the outcome?
3. Provide an example of how you contributed to a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. How did you communicate your psychological perspective, and what role did you play in service development, quality improvement, or evaluation? What impact did your contribution have on the team and the service?
4. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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