Clinical Psychologist / Senior Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist in Training

Bring your passion for recovery-focused care to a supportive inpatient psychology team making a real difference for people with complex mental health needs.

Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour + super
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist / Senior Psychologist
Location: Morisset Hospital
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ617642
Applications Close: Wednesday, 10th December 2025


Where you'll be working:
The Inpatient Psychology Department provides services across three hospital sites: Calvary Mater Mental Health Centre at Waratah, the Intermediate Stay Mental Health Unit (ISMHU) at Newcastle West, and Morisset Hospital, a specialist rehabilitation service in Morisset caring for both civilian and forensic patients. All services are dedicated to adult mental health inpatient care.

The Inpatient Psychology Department is a dynamic team of psychologists providing high-quality care across these three sites. We value collaboration and professional growth, and you will be part of a supportive, close-knit group that fosters a positive and inclusive workplace.

This is a part-time, permanent position based at Morisset Hospital. Looking ahead, Morisset Hospital is scheduled to relocate to a new, purpose-built facility in Maitland in 2027, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing development of rehabilitation services.

About the role:
In this position, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological services to consumers within a multidisciplinary team environment. The role offers the opportunity to deliver meaningful and rewarding care to individuals with complex mental health needs. Working within the context of a psychiatric rehabilitation service you will provide trauma-informed psychological assessment, formulation, and interventions aimed at supporting individuals’ rehabilitation and recovery-orientated goals. This will include the delivery of both individual and group-based interventions.

The position provides access to ongoing training and professional development, with particular emphasis on mental health rehabilitation. The position is supported by a team of psychologists within the Inpatient Psychology Department, in addition to the on-site multidisciplinary team.

About you:

• You are an enthusiastic and motivated professional, eager to bring your psychological expertise into an inpatient setting.
• You thrive in a team environment, working collaboratively to promote the best outcomes for patients.
• With a holistic approach, you understand the importance of recovery and rehabilitation for individuals with mental health conditions and are committed to working within a recovery model of care.

Requirements:

• For Clinical Psychologists: Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology Masters or equivalent qualification of no less than two years full time duration, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
• For Senior Psychologists: a minimum of one year at the 9th year of service on the general psychology pay scale, in addition to significant breadth and depth of experience in psychological methods and the provision of psychological services; including provision of extensive clinical supervision.

What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

1. Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse patient and/or consumer populations.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.