Clinical Psychologist - Therapy for Kids & Families

🌱 Early intervention that changes young lives
🤝 Supportive, expert multidisciplinary team
📚 Ongoing training and growth opportunities

Deliver impactful therapy to children and families. Work in a skilled team, grow professionally, and shape young lives through early intervention. Apply Now! ⭐

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist  
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Mount Druitt

Where you'll be working
Mount Druitt Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services, adapting to community needs and advancements in medical care.

• Convenient access to Westfield shopping centre, just a 10-minute walk away.
• Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to Mt Druitt train station.
• Committed to future growth and service expansion to enhance patient care.
• Proudly caring for the Mount Druitt community for over 50 years.

What you'll be doing 
Join a passionate multidisciplinary team at Therapy for Kids & Families, delivering early intervention and systemic mental health care to children aged 0–12 and their families across WSLHD.

• Provide assessments, therapy and treatment planning for complex cases
• Collaborate with families, schools and community services
• Engage in clinical supervision, research and service development
• Participate in team meetings, case reviews and stakeholder liaison
• Contribute to quality improvement and professional development

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology
• Registration: Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and area of practice endorsement

Selection Criteria

1. Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology
2. Extensive experience in working therapeutically with children and families who present with significant emotional, behavioural, and/or mental health difficulties including family therapy and dyadic carer-child therapy
3. Demonstrated evidence-based skills in the assessment and treatment of children and their families presenting with complex mental health issues in a developmental framework
4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and ability to build therapeutic relationships
5. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers to achieve optimal outcomes for children and families
6. Demonstrated experience and well developed skills in the use of a range of standardised psychometric measures administered as a part of a comprehensive assessment of clients referred to the service
7. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence and willingness to use for work purposes

Requisition ID: REQ588155 
Applications Close: 16th July 2025

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 
• For inquiries about the role, contact Gena Hughes on Gena.Hughes@health.nsw.gov.au