Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week), Part Time (Minimum 16 hours per week) up to June 2026
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Croydon/Canterbury HEIT (Ashfield)
Requisition ID: REQ647384
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About the Role
The SLHD Holistic Early Intervention Team (HEIT) supports young people with or at risk of severe mental health needs presenting to headspace to support access and transitions between services. HEIT provides multidisciplinary mental health services to young people who can be adequately supported in a primary care setting and require a mix of specialties, multi-agency approaches and/or interventions to meet their care needs. The HEIT service provides support across the SLHD, divided into two distinct Sectors. This role is offered within the Canterbury/Croydon catchment areas and collocated with Ashfield headspace.
As a Clinical Psychologist within this service, you will deliver evidenced based assessment, formulation and brief interventions to guide care and interventions for young people presenting to HEIT. You will support integrated care between the LHD and headspace, providing clinical expertise in youth mental health and consultation within the multidisciplinary teams. You will work in a trauma-informed, evidenced based and culturally informed framework to deliver high quality youth focused mental health support, interventions and contribute to service development.
This position is an enhancement to an existing youth enhanced service as offers a great opportunity for an experienced Clinical Psychologist to strengthen the youth services model offered within SLHD. It is initially offered until June 30 2026, with review as part of establishing this new component of service delivery.
You will flourish in this role if you:
* have a strong interest and experience in working with young people presenting with high complexity and risk
* are skilled in assessment, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions and risk management
* work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and value the role of partnerships
* provide confident clinical leadership and mentoring
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
* Current AHPRA registration to practice as a psychologist, must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA.
* Extensive clinical experience in mental health and demonstrated advanced level practice and supervision skills.
* Demonstrated experience working with young people with complex needs including an understanding of current treatment approaches for people with emerging mental health problems, co-morbidity and substance use problems.
Benefits and Perks
* Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
* Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 22 March 2026
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