Clinical Psychologist - Community Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (24 hours per week)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ548151
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
The clinical psychologist will provide needs-assessed psychological care and services as part of an integrated mental health service. The duties of a clinical psychologist in service delivery will also include psychological assessment, formulation, care planning, targeted psychological interventions, treatment, evaluation and liaison with relevant agencies. The focus in this position is adults with mental health problems
The position is based in the Camperdown Community Mental Health Team (Core Team). The 'Community Mental Health Team' (CMHT) is the mainstay of the community mental health system - the 'core team'. The CMHT's priority is coordinated care for two groups of people:
- Some consumers treated by the CMHT will have time limited disorders and be referred back to their GP's after a period or months (eg after 1- 6 contacts) when their condition has improved.
- Other consumers will remain with the team for ongoing treatment, care and monitoring for prolonged periods 6 months to several years or longer.
The role includes evidence based care coordination taking a whole of life approach and ensuring continuity of care to individuals and their families and carers. The role includes re integration into community following inpatient admission.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Current AHPRA registration as a Psychologist and Endorsement /Eligibility for Endorsement to the Clinical College and a Clinical Doctorate/Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology.
- Recent Mental Health experience and knowledge in a wide range of psychological assessment procedures and specific training and experience in cognitive-behavioural and other evidence based psychological treatments delivered on an individual or group basis.
- Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
- Accrued Day Off each month (Full time position), 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
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Abby Andrews via email at Abby.Andrews@health.nsw.gov.au
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 10 February 2025
