CCLHD - Clinical Psychologist, Brief Intervention Mental Health Service - Wyong
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time and Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist / Senior Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $57.30 - $77.16 per hour
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Location: Wyong Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ643943
Applications Close: Sunday, 22nd March 2026 at 11:59pm
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, evidence-based psychological care in an acute mental health setting? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are seeking a Clinical Psychologist or Senior Clinical Psychologist to join an innovative, new, allied health led, mental health initiative based at Wyong Hospital.
The Brief Intervention Mental Health Service (BIMHS) team is a community-based team that provides stepped-care options including brief intervention (Project Air), short term step-up allied health packages and prescription of internet-based therapies for people recovering from mental health crisis. This is a rare opportunity to showcase your exceptional clinical psychology skills as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team that makes real impact on people’s recovery.
About the Opportunity
As a Clinical Psychologist / Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will provide comprehensive psychological assessment and formulations, evidence-based group and individual psychological interventions, and consultation services. You will also have the opportunity to provide supervision for psychology students and registrars within the Mental Health Allied Health team.
In this role you will:
- Provide comprehensive psychological assessment and formulations, develop recovery-focused treatment plans, and deliver evidence-based psychological interventions through individual and group therapy.
- Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment, including suicide risk formulation and safety planning, while supporting consumers experiencing high levels of distress.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, person-centred care, while providing consultation, psychoeducation and support to families and carers.
- Contribute to innovative models of care, clinical supervision, professional development, and quality improvement initiatives to support improved outcomes for the Central Coast community.
This role ensures high-quality patient care through its contribution to the multidisciplinary team, enhancing the overall patient experience in an acute inpatient mental health setting.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Minimum Tertiary Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with AHPRA registration OR Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology with endorsement to practice as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA, OR eligibility to undertake registrar program for endorsement in clinical psychology.
- Demonstrated experience in provision of evidence-based psychological assessment and treatment for adults with a broad range of mental health conditions.
- Ability to provide independent clinical judgement.
- Sound communication skills and demonstrated capacity to work in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Katherine Nicholls
Phone: 0474 071 873
Email: katherine.nicholls@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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