Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service Bathurst
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- Psychologist
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- REQ594500 Requisition #
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- Aug 05, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (until 10 March 2026)
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $77,358.00 – $113,226.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 24
Applications Close: 19 August 2025 – 11:59pm
Psychologist – Child & Adolescent Mental Health (CAHMS)
Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol
About the role
Are you a qualified Psychologist with an interest in working with young people & their families? CAHMS Bathurst has an exciting opportunity to join their supportive team. Priding themselves in maintaining a culture of excellence & flexibility, whilst ensuring a high level of care is provided, this exciting opportunity provides a robust clinical & orientation to the role.
The Bathurst CAMHS team includes clinicians from nursing, social work, psychology, and psychiatry backgrounds, with support from dietetics and other allied health disciplines.
The team meet every morning to review new referrals and plan the day. Clinicians will then see young people and their families, conducting mental health assessments, providing therapy and care planning for improved mental wellbeing.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
Early in your career? Get AHEAD!
Kick-start your career with Western NSW LHD’s Allied Health Early Accelerated Development (AHEAD) Program. This unique program provides early-career allied health professionals with:
· Support as you commence your role and throughout your first two years in the District
· Connection with a peer network of allied health professionals
· Professional education and interdisciplinary workshops building professional capability in a range of areas, including leadership and quality improvement
· Career development opportunities both within and beyond the program
The AHEAD program is open to early-career allied health professionals in Western NSW LHD. Find out more here: AHEAD program information
Hear from our early-career professionals: WNSWLHD Allied Health Rural Graduate program
To apply for this role:
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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anita Willey on (02) 6330 5850 or at Anita.willey@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
