Clinical Psychologist
Empower Recovery: Shape the Future of Mental Health Rehabilitation
Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 Per Annum + Super
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ556542
Applications Close: 20/03/2025
Where you'll be working
Join the Community Transition Team within the Pathways to Community Living Initiative (PCLI), a state-wide program revolutionising complex care and rehabilitation in mental health services across NSW. Based at James Fletcher Hospital Campus in Newcastle, you’ll collaborate with inpatient and community services to support individuals with enduring and serious mental illness as they transition from long-term inpatient care back into the community with appropriate supports.
About the role
As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide high-quality, consumer-focused, evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to support successful community transitions. You’ll work closely with consumers, families/carers, and Community Managed Organisations (CMOs), ensuring individual needs, strengths, and preferences are prioritised. Your role will involve:
- Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments to guide transition planning.
- Providing consultation and intervention strategies for complex mental health presentations.
- Supporting CMOs with psychological expertise to optimise community placements.
- Developing and delivering education and training programs for stakeholders.
- Offering clinical supervision and leadership within the multidisciplinary team.
- This role provides an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design and implementation of a newly developed position, shaping its future as part of the evolving PCLI model. You will also be connected to a statewide network of PCLI clinicians.
About you
You are an experienced Clinical Psychologist with:
- Expertise in complex mental health presentations within a multidisciplinary setting.
- Experience in psychological assessment and intervention for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
- Strong ability to communicate clinical concepts to both clinical and non-clinical audiences.
- A passion for recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and evidence-based care.
Requirements
- Current registration as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA.
- Experience in mental health rehabilitation and recovery-focused care.
- Understanding of community transition pathways and multidisciplinary collaboration.
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Megan Turrell on Megan.Turrell@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
