Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, up to 34 hours per
week
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ588796
Application Close Date: 20/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 23/07/2025 – 30/07/2025
Contact Details: Nicole Callaghan - 0439 309 498 | [email protected]
Apply Here: http://sydc1a.rfer.us/HEALTHNSWGOVAT01rtM
About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and
compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join the Liverpool Community Mental
Health Service. In this pivotal role, you will deliver specialist psychological
and psychosocial assessments, and evidence-based interventions within an
assertive outreach model to support consumers living with complex mental health
conditions. You will also provide expert consultation to the multidisciplinary
team, contribute to the evaluation of clinical outcomes, and have the opportunity
to develop and deliver education for staff. Additionally, you will supervise
Psychologists across the Local Health District, supporting clinical excellence
and professional growth.
What You'll Be Doing
To deliver specialist psychological and 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 specialised 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.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below
questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application
guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve
your application.
- 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.
- Describe
a time when you provided a complex clinical intervention that involved
both assessment and treatment. How did you ensure the intervention was
evidence-based, and how did you collaborate with the multidisciplinary
team and the client’s support network throughout the process?
- Clinical
Psychologists in this role are expected to contribute to service
improvement and provide supervision to others. Can you share an example of
a quality improvement initiative or clinical research project you’ve led
or contributed to, and how you supported the development of other staff or
students during that time.
- 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.