Psychologist - Plains Access Team
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Location: Level 2, 606 High St, Penrith
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $39.01 - $57.10 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ592843
Application Close: 06/08/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
This role presents a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living with mental health disorders across the Penrith and Hawkesbury communities. As a psychologist, you'll lead impactful, person-centred care, delivering clinical treatment, disability support, and strategic referrals to essential services. Through a well-integrated, cross-system approach, you'll champion holistic interventions that respond to each individual's unique needs.
Your expertise will be key in shaping multidisciplinary assessments, guiding interventions, and contributing to discharge plans within a robust biopsychosocial framework, driving meaningful progress toward improved mental health and brighter futures. Join a passionate team committed to empowering individuals to reclaim their potential and lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Apply now to be part of the change.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
⦁ Accrued Day Off (ADO)
⦁ Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
⦁ Novated Leasing
⦁ Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
⦁ Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
⦁ Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards.
What you will bring to the role
- Recognised four-year tertiary qualification in Psychology and registration with Psychology Board of Australia
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of psychological assessments and interventions with people presenting with mental health issues
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate meaningfully with consumers and carers with a commitment and understanding of recovery principles in mental health service provision
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills including verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Current drivers licence and willingness to use it for work purposes
- Computer competence and literacy
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Steven Capouski on Steven.Capouski@health.nsw.gov.au
