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Clinical Psychologist, Team 3, Community Mental Health - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type : Permanent Part Time
Position Classification : Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration : $55.10 - $67.16 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week : 16
Location : Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close date : 19 October 2025
Come Work With Us Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing care to Mental Health consumers? Take up this fantastic temporary opportunity to join our supportive, energetic and creative Community team.
The clinical psychologist role is to provide evidence-based assessment, information, education and treatment, as indicated by clinical need to clients of the Sutherland Hospital Community Mental Health Service. A stepped care approach is recommended working with the consumer to achieve their treatment goals, with their progress being assessed on an ongoing basis, and goals reviewed.
Selection Criteria
* Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychology (or working towards endorsement) or some other recognised clinical area in Psychology, along with a minimum two-year full-time equivalent APAC-accredited Master or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.
* Demonstrated effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes, working with people with mental health issues.
* Demonstrated experience in working with people with mood and personality disorders.
* Demonstrated ability to conduct psychometric assessments and generate comprehensive reports.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Demonstrated commitment to a consumer-focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Current, unrestricted class C NSW drivers licence.
Additional Information And Benefits
* An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Reasonable Adjustments NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Information For Applicants
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported.
SESLHD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to employment equity and diversity. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, and people with disability.
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