Clinical Psychologist - Therapy for Kids & Families

• Make a lasting impact on children’s mental health and family wellbeing

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment

• Enjoy convenient access to transport, parking, and local amenities

Empower young lives through evidence-based therapy and family-focused care in a dynamic mental health team.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 11th November 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist  
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour 
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Mount Druitt  

Where you'll be working
Based at Mount Druitt, you’ll join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), a network committed to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond. Work within a community that values compassion, innovation, and excellence in care.

• Mount Druitt Hospital has proudly supported the local community for over 50 years

• Convenient 10-minute walk to Westfield and close to Mt Druitt train station

• Flexible parking options including onsite paid parking and all-day street parking

• Part of a district delivering primary, secondary and tertiary care across Western Sydney

• A workplace culture built on collaboration, respect, empowerment, and continuous improvement

What you'll be doing 
You will join the Therapy for Kids & Families (TKF) team, a specialist child and family mental health service delivering comprehensive community-based care. As a Clinical Psychologist, you’ll play a key role in assessing and treating complex emotional and behavioural concerns while working closely with families and partner agencies.

• Provide clinical assessments, specialist reports and evidence-based therapy

• Deliver systemic, family-centred interventions and advocate for consumers

• Contribute psychological expertise within a multidisciplinary team across TKF and PCYMHS

• Offer clinical supervision to psychologists, students and health staff

• Lead or support service improvement projects, research and outcome evaluations

Ready to make a difference?

Join a purpose-driven team shaping brighter futures for children and families in Western Sydney. Apply now to be part of NSW Health and help us deliver exceptional care to our community.

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualification: Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology.

• Registration: Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and area of practice endorsement

Selection Criteria:

1. Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology

2. Extensive experience in working therapeutically with children and families who present with significant emotional, behavioural, and/or mental health difficulties including family therapy and dyadic carer-child therapy

3. Demonstrated evidence-based skills in the assessment and treatment of children and their families presenting with complex mental health issues in a developmental framework

4. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and ability to build therapeutic relationships

5. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers to achieve optimal outcomes for children and families

6. Demonstrated experience and well developed skills in the use of a range of standardised psychometric measures administered as a part of a comprehensive assessment of clients referred to the service

7. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence and willingness to use for work purposes

Requisition ID: REQ617637
Applications Close: 22nd December 2025 

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application.  The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.   

• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact Gena Hughes on 0423 783 424 or Gena.Hughes@health.nsw.gov.au