Clinical Psychologist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Location: Katoomba Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ620118
Application Close: 30/11/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity
to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
The Clinical Psychologist in this acute assessment and referral service plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals during their most vulnerable moments. Providing brief yet impactful psychological interventions, they assist with the assessment of consumers presenting in crisis, including those experiencing suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or other acute mental health challenges. Working seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Psychologist brings expertise in psychological screening and assessment tools, while also guiding referral pathways and discharge planning to ensure every consumer receives safe, coordinated, and compassionate care.
Apply now to bring your expertise to a role where every moment counts.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and full registration as Psychologist with AHPRA
- Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in working in mental health services, as well as working with families and carers.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in clinical psychological assessments, and case formulation of consumers with complex presentations, including consumers presenting in acute crisis, emotional and interpersonal difficulties, problems with identity and sense of self and high-risk suicidal behavior and self-harm.
- Demonstrated ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team to share expert knowledge with colleagues whilst building and maintaining professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision, leadership and support of colleagues and health professionals.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both written and oral and high level, organisational, prioritisation and time management skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of service delivery incorporating evidence-based practice and research.
- Current Driver’s License and willingness to sue for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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 Michelle Everett on Michelle.Everett@health.nsw.gov.au
