Clinical Psychologist - School Link - Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location:
Requisition ID: REQ595629
Evidence-Based Care. Meaningful Change. Clinical Psychologists Wanted.
About the Role
Rivendell Child, Adolescent and Family Mental Health Services (CAMHS) is committed to improving mental health for people and our communities by providing quality mental health services in partnership with consumers, families and service providers by providing quality healthcare, delivery of safe appropriate care, ensuring access to services, supporting our workforce, and working closely with the local community to manage the changing demand for services.
The position is focused on mental health early intervention and promoting early access to mental health services through a consultation liaison model. The primary focus is suicide prevention, supporting children and adolescents to return / remain in school and school refusal. The skill set required encompasses clinical expertise, interprofessional and interagency communication, negotiation and care planning.
The Clinical Psychologist 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 post-graduate provisional psychologists where appropriate.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA.
- Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in working with children and young people in mental health settings including school engagement.
- Experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation.
- Current NSW Drivers License (P1 & P2 accepted) and willingness to use for work purposes.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, 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).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Lynne-Maree Crain via email at lynnemaree.crain@health.nsw.gov.au
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Applications Close: 26 August 2025
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