Application Link: http://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOVQWf1skA
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week
Location: Liverpool/Fairfield Mental Health Service
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Requisition ID:REQ592695
Application Close Date:03/08/2025
Interview Date Range:06/08/2025 - 13/08/2025
Contact Details:Jennifer Neculman Alfaro – 02 9827 8011 | Jennifer.NeculmanAlfaro@health.nsw.gov.au
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/Fairfield CAMHS - South Western Sydney’s leading child and adolescent mental health service. Here, you won’t just be part of a team, you’ll be part of a movement.
CAMHS 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.
What You'll Be Doing
To deliver 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 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
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.