Clinical Psychologist - Liverpool Community Mental Health Service - Perm PT
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- Clinical Psychologist
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- REQ588796 Requisition #
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- 19 hours ago Post Date
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 | Nicole.Callaghan@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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