Neuropsychology. Long-term recovery. Flexibility to shape the role around your career. $5K–$10K incentives offered

This is a rare opportunity for a Clinical Neuropsychologist or Registrar to work across inpatient psychiatric services in Orange, supporting people with moderate to severe mental illness as they move from acute care through rehabilitation and toward community living.

The role would suit a clinician looking to deepen their public mental health experience, make a career change into psychiatric rehabilitation, or balance public practice with an existing private caseload.

You can work full time or permanent part time, with flexible hours and the option to take all or part of the hours available.

Why this role stands out

This is not a narrow assessment-only role.

You will work across several inpatient psychiatric units, with a strong focus on long-term rehabilitation and recovery. Your specialist input will help shape care planning, cognitive rehabilitation, behaviour support, clinical risk assessment and transition pathways for consumers with complex mental health needs.

The position is funded through the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI), supporting people with serious and enduring mental illness who have experienced, or are at risk of, long hospital stays to re-establish their lives in the community.

You will be part of the full patient journey — from inpatient assessment and rehabilitation through to community transition.

About the role

As a Clinical Neuropsychologist or Registrar, you will provide evidence-based neuropsychological assessment, formulation, consultation and treatment planning for consumers receiving mental health care across Western NSW.

Your work will include:

• Neuropsychological assessment and interpretation

• Cognitive rehabilitation and remediation

• Behaviour support planning

• Clinical risk assessment

• Reports relevant to the Mental Health Act, Guardianship Act, Protected Estates Act and NDIS

• Multidisciplinary care planning and case conferencing

• Education, training and consultation for inpatient and community teams

• Evaluation of clinical outcomes and contribution to service improvement

Fully endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologists will also provide supervision, training and mentoring to junior staff.

Strong professional support

You will join a large psychology team including Psychologists, Clinical Psychologists and Senior Clinical Psychologists, with access to internal supervision and training.

You will also have:

• Access to an extensive psychometric test library

• Clinical resources to support assessment

• Funded professional development opportunities

• Registrar supervision and pathway support

• Opportunities to contribute to workforce development and practice change

• Close collaboration with inpatient and community mental health teams

For Registrars, this is a strong environment to build endorsement-level capability. For experienced clinicians, it offers focused practice with enough flexibility to maintain other professional interests.

About you

You will have full AHPRA registration and endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology, or the ability to complete a Registrar Program in Clinical Neuropsychology.

You will bring experience, or a strong developing interest, in:

• Neuropsychological assessment and formulation

• Severe and persistent mental illness

• Cognitive impairment and behavioural challenges

• Recovery-oriented mental health practice

• Cognitive rehabilitation or remediation

• Working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams

You will also be confident working independently, writing high-quality reports and contributing advice to clinical teams.

Why Orange?

Orange gives you the opportunity to build a Neuro Psych career without giving up the life outside work.

It is a major regional centre with excellent food, cool-climate wineries, schools, sport, markets, boutique shopping and four distinct seasons, all set beneath Mount Canobolas. The daily rhythm is different to metro life: shorter commutes, easier parking, more space, and time back in your day.

For clinicians balancing public and private practice, Orange also offers a practical base — large enough to support professional opportunity, but connected enough that relationships across the health community build quickly.

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers and their families moving to regional NSW. Local Connectors can assist with housing, schools, partner employment and community connections.

Ready to apply?

If you are looking for neuropsychology practice, flexible working arrangements, strong supervision and the opportunity to support recovery across the full mental health journey, this could be your next move.

Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us!