Clinical Psychologist - Sutherland MHS
Clinical Psychologist, Team 3, Community Mental Health - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ611414
Location: Caringbah, Sydney
Applications close date: 19 October 2025
Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing care to Mental Health consumers? Take up this fantastic temporary opportunity to join our supportive, energetic and creative Community team.
The clinical psychologist role is to provide evidence based assessment, information, education and treatment, as indicated by clinical need to clients of the The Sutherland Hospital Community Mental Health Service. A stepped care approach is recommended working with the consumer to achieve their treatment goals, with their progress being assessed on an ongoing basis, and goals reviewed.
For more information we encourage you to contact Alyce Kirk on Alyce.Kirk@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 27 October 2025 and 31 October 2025.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Where you'll be working
Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.
Additional Information and Benefits
An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection criteria:
- Full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia, with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychology (or working towards endorsement) or some other recognised clinical area in Psychology, along with a minimum two-year full-time equivalent APAC-accredited Master or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.
- Demonstrated effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes, working with people with mental health issues.
- Demonstrated experience in working with people with mood and personality disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct psychometric assessments and generate comprehensive reports.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated commitment to a consumer focused recovery-oriented approach and consumer collaboration in care planning.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Current, unrestricted class C NSW drivers licence.
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We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-MentalHealth@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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