Overview
Clinical Neuropsychologist - Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services. This is a temporary part-time role (16 hours per week) up to September 2026 with the possibility of ongoing employment. Location: Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services. Requisition ID: REQ.
About the Role
Rivendell is a specialist multidisciplinary Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service providing comprehensive assessment and integrated treatment for child and adolescent outpatients in SLHD, including a tertiary referral inpatient service. The role is structured around a quality framework that is person-centred, collaborative and evidence-based, targeting improvements in psychiatric, psychosocial, cognitive, social and educational functioning and recovery for the individual and their family. The primary purpose is to provide specialised and evidence-based neuropsychological assessment, recommendations and interventions for clients referred to Child and Adolescent inpatient, outpatient and Community Mental Health teams in SLHD, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a post graduate degree in clinical neuropsychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD). Endorsement or working towards endorsement as a clinical neuropsychologist with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and experience in the provision of clinical neuropsychology assessments and interventions for children and adolescents presenting with developmental delay, neurological conditions, behavioural difficulties and psychiatric presentations. Demonstrated experience in the assessment of children who may be on the autism spectrum using ADOS and ADIR is an advantage.
- Demonstrated ability/experience working in a multidisciplinary setting, including building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through written and verbal communication, interpersonal negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
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
- Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and access to telehealth nutrition and wellness resources
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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For enquiries, please contact Lynne-Maree Crain via email at
Applications Close: 2 October 2025
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📌 Clinical Neuropsychologist - Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services
🏢 Sydney Local Health District
📍 City of Sydney