NSW Government

Clinical Psychologist - Liverpool Community Mental Health - Perm PT

🔍 Liverpool, Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service | Western Sydney

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Clinical Psychologist
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ637252 Requisition #

Created by Matthew Aldenhoven

Requisition ID: REQ637252 
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 32 hours per week 
Remuneration: Clinical Psychologist: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging 
Location: Liverpool Hospital Mental Health Service
Applications close: 15/02/2026 
Contact: Nicole Callaghan on Nicole.Callaghan@health.nsw.gov.au|0439 309 498  

 

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia. 
 

Achieve Something Great 
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join the Liverpool Community Mental Health Service, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting consumers living with complex mental health conditions. In this position, you will deliver specialist psychological and psychosocial assessments, undertake diagnosis and provide evidence based interventions within an assertive outreach model of care. You will also contribute your expertise to the multidisciplinary team through consultation and clinical guidance, while playing an active role in evaluating clinical outcomes and enhancing service delivery. This role offers opportunities to develop and deliver staff education and to supervise Psychologists across the Local Health District, fostering clinical excellence and supporting professional growth. 
 

Are You the Right Fit? 
You are an experienced Clinical Psychologist who is confident in delivering specialist assessments, diagnosis and evidence based interventions for consumers with complex mental health needs. You value collaboration and enjoy working within a multidisciplinary team, contributing your expertise to strengthen clinical decision making and enhance care planning. You are committed to high quality, recovery oriented practice and bring the capability to evaluate clinical outcomes, support service improvements and provide education and training. You also have the skills and experience required to supervise Psychologists and other clinicians across the Local Health District, supporting the ongoing development of a skilled and confident workforce. 
 

 

Selection Criteria 
To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below. 

1. 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. 
2. 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? 
3. 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 
4. 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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  • Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

    • We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHDJobs@health.nsw.gov.au

    • We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

  • Aboriginal Workforce 


More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

  • Financial Perks

    • 12% superannuation

    • Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary

    • Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

    • One extra day off each month for full-time employees

  • Work-Life Balance

    • Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

    • Paid maternity and parental leave

    • Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

  • Grow Your Career

  • Health & Wellbeing

    • Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

    • Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

    • Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

 

Additional Information 

  • Temporary visa holders 

    • May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.

  • Vaccination Requirements 

  • Child Safe Employment 

    • South Western Sydney Local Health District 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.

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