Western Sydney Local Health District – Sydney Western Suburbs NSW
Deliver meaningful, evidence-based care in a leading mental health facility
Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Help shape the future of mental health care in Western Sydney
Support recovery through expert assessment, therapy, and collaborative mental health care within a specialised adult service.
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 11th November ****)Position Classification: Clinical PsychologistRemuneration: $***** - $***** per hourHours Per Week: 24Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta
Where you'll be workingCumberland Hospital in North Parramatta is part of Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) – NSW's largest and Australia's oldest mental health facility.
This historic site is home to teams driving innovation, respect and compassionate care.
As part of a major transformation, you'll contribute to the new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead while supporting diverse communities across Western Sydney.
You'll join a team that:
Provides primary, secondary and tertiary mental health care across the district
Values collaboration, respect, and continuous professional development supported by our CORE values
Works in a culture that celebrates innovation and evidence-based practice
Offers access to a broad clinical network and specialist pathways
Is committed to empowering consumers through recovery-focused care
What you'll be doing
You will provide high-quality psychological assessment and interventions for adults experiencing severe and complex mental health presentations.
Your expertise will contribute to safe, integrated and consumer-centred mental health services across multiple care settings.
Responsibilities
Deliver psychometric, neuropsychological and therapeutic interventions for adult consumers
Participate in multidisciplinary consultations, case reviews and treatment planning
Partner with key stakeholders to ensure seamless, integrated and recovery-oriented care
Provide supervision, education and in-service support to colleagues and students
Maintain accurate, confidential consumer documentation in line with NSW Health and WSLHD policies
Be part of a team making a real impact in mental health care across Western Sydney.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Qualifications
Completion of a recognised Master's or Doctoral Degree in Clinical Psychology
Current full registration with AHPRA, Psychology Board of Australia
Selection Criteria
Experience providing individual and group evidence-based therapy including CBT and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) for adults with severe mental illness (SMI).
Experience providing psychometric and neuropsychological assessments for adults with SMI.
Experience working in inpatient and/or community mental health settings with adult mental health consumers.
Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills in producing comprehensive reports or briefs.
Willingness to travel between inpatient and community mental health units in WSLHD.
Current Driver's Licence valid within Australia.
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: 11th January ****
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
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Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
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