NSW Government

Clinical Psychologist - ESMHS

🔍 Randwick, Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service | Sydney

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REQ571185 Requisition #
Clinical Psychologist - Early Psychosis Program - Eastern Suburbs Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour, plus superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ571185
Location: Bondi, Sydney

Applications close date: 11 May 2025

Come Work With Us!


Are you an experienced clinical psychologist ,with a passion to work with young people (14-25 years) with mental health concerns, and knowledge of the mental health needs of young consumers with early psychosis and their families ? … then this is the role for you !


For more information we encourage you to contact Amy Borrelli on Amy.Borrelli@health.nsw.gov.au

Interviews are expected to be held between 19 May 2025 and 23 May 2025

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District


Where you'll be working 

Based in Bondi Junction, The Early Psychosis Programme is a specialist multi-disciplinary community mental health team providing interventions to young people (14 – 25) who have experienced First Episode Psychosis. This role will involve providing expert support and interventions to the families young consumers, as well as providing advice and consultation to the MDT.


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: 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

  1. 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. Current NSW Drivers License.
  2. Demonstrated understanding of Early Intervention philosophy, principles and practice.
  3. Experience working with young people (14-25 years) with mental health concerns, and knowledge of the mental health needs of young consumers with early psychosis and their families.
  4. Detailed understanding and demonstrated experience in provision of evidence-based psychological interventions for psychosis, including CBT.
  5. Experience in providing comprehensive mental health assessment, formulation and treatment planning.
  6. Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team and with a diverse range of stakeholders including consumers, families and service providers.
  7. Highly developed skills in engagement and therapeutic alliance. Demonstrated understanding and application of recovery and strengths based interventions.
  8. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, evidence based practice and ongoing clinical and professional learning.

Need more information?
  1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
  2) Find out more about applying for this position


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.

 

 

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. 



Information for applicants:

  • 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 Employment Consultant 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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