Clinical Psychologist (Eating Disorders) - Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services
Requisition ID: REQ592005
Deliver evidence-based assessment and intervention in a tertiary mental health setting dedicated to children, adolescents, and families.
About the Role
This position provides evidence-based assessment, case formulation and treatments to children and adolescents 5 years up to 18 years with severe and complex emotional disturbance, including young people with a diagnosable psychiatric disorder, who have not benefited from less intensive interventions. Treatments include discipline specific assessments and interventions within the discipline of Clinical Psychology and expert mental health interventions such as individual, family and group interventions.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide quality, consumer focused and evidence based clinical psychology services for the clients referred to the CAMHS, in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and to ensure optimal health outcomes for the consumers of these services.
The clinician will participate in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services, assist in the development and provision of education and training programs, and will be expected to supervise clinicians where appropriate.
Ideal Candidate
- Post graduate degree in Clinical Psychology (Masters and/or Doctorate or PhD) and be fully registered with AHPRA and have endorsement or working towards endorsement as a clinical psychologist.
- Demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice, and experience of implementing evidence based practices into direct clinical service delivery and service development including the use of CBT and its more recent variants.
Benefits and Perks!
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
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For enquiries, please contact Ms Shirley Till on (02) 9767 3105 or via email at shirley.till@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 21st August 2025
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