Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour

Requisition ID: REQ590725
Application Close Date: 27/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/07/2025 - 06/08/2025
Contact Details: Vanessa Crawford – 02 9794 1714 | [email protected]

Application link:
http://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOVgT-1s1Y



About the Opportunity
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, including assessments, treatment planning, clinical reporting, and referrals. You'll work collaboratively with consumers, their families, and support networks, contributing your specialist knowledge to a multidisciplinary team. This role also offers opportunities to supervise junior staff and students, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and engage in clinical research.

What We Offer You

• A supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and dedication are recognised.
• Access to ongoing professional development, including our Foundations of Community Mental Health program.
• Additional day off (ADO) for full-time employees, plus benefits like salary packaging, novated leasing, and Fitness Passport.
• Clear pathways for career progression into senior clinical and leadership roles.
• Convenient location in Fairfield, with easy access to public transport and community amenities.

What You'll Be Doing
To deliver psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order 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 specialised 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:

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 your experience in delivering evidence-based clinical interventions, including assessments, treatment planning, and referrals. How do you ensure your approach remains collaborative and inclusive of consumers, their families, and natural supports?
3. Provide an example of how you have contributed to a multidisciplinary team, including any leadership, supervision, or quality improvement activities. How did your input enhance clinical outcomes or service delivery?
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.