Clinical Psychologist, CMH - Sutherland MHS
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ677178 Requisition #
Clinical Psychologist, Team 3, Community Mental Health - Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.64 per hour, plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 22
Requisition ID: REQ677178
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications close date: 26 July 2026
Come Work With Us!
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.
Where you'll be working
Community Mental Health, Sutherland Mental Health Service, located on The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah.
Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
Additional Information and Benefits
- An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
- 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.
Position Requirements:
- Current Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist or Clinical Neuropsychology (or working towards endorsement) along with a minimum two-year full-time accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology or some other recognised clinical area in Psychology.
- Demonstrated skills in comprehensive psychological assessment, management planning and delivering evidence based care to individuals with acute, enduring and complex mental health problems.
- Previous experience working in a mental health service setting.
- Well developed interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
- Computer literacy and sound working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
- Provide specialist assessment, formulation of care and enactment of treatment across all levels of health need, for consumers of the mental health Rehabilitation Service Participate in psychological assessment of complex presentations as part of a coordinated multidisciplinary teamwork approach .
- Current unrestricted NSW Class C driver's licence.
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application
Application close: 26 July 2026
For more information we encourage you to contact Fleur Hennessey on fleur.hennessey@health.nsw.gov.au
Interviews are expected to be held between 3 August 2026 and 7 August 2026.
Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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Our values and commitment to diversity
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
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 characteristic 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. Please visit the SESLHD Disability Recruitment page for more information
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- 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 withing the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed or compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
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.
