PEIRS - Child, Adolescent and Youth Clinical Neuropsychologist
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- Clinical Psychologist
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- REQ575300 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
- Shape young lives through specialised neuropsychological care.
- Lead assessment and cognitive remediation in youth mental health.
- Collaborate within a passionate, multidisciplinary recovery team.
We're looking for a candidate with experience in working in mental health with the 12-24 year old population.
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $109,247 - $133,156 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Western Sydney Mental Health Service - PEIRS Recovery Building, North Parramatta
Where you'll be working
Join the Prevention, Early Intervention and Recovery Service (PEIRS) at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) — a specialist community-based mental health service supporting children and young people aged 12–24 with complex and persistent mental health and neurodevelopmental challenges.
Our supportive, collaborative and recovery-oriented team is based at North Parramatta, offering a dynamic and purpose-driven environment.
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering best-practice, youth-focused care.
- Engage with diverse stakeholders, including families, schools and community partners.
- Access ongoing professional development and clinical supervision opportunities.
- Contribute to service development, innovation, and research initiatives.
- Thrive in a service passionate about early intervention and long-term recovery outcomes.
What you'll be doing
As a Clinical Neuropsychologist within PEIRS, you’ll deliver expert, compassionate care through comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, diagnosis and intervention for young people with moderate to severe mental health challenges and neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Conduct diagnostic assessments for IDD, ADHD, SLD and ASD in complex cases
- Provide tailored neuropsychological evaluations and evidence-based interventions
- Lead cognitive remediation programs and deliver group and individual treatments
- Offer clinical supervision to students and upskill colleagues in neuropsychological assessment
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, schools, and community services to support young people’s recovery journeys.
Working with Western Sydney Local Health District means becoming part of a progressive, dynamic and diverse health service committed to the wellbeing of its people and communities. We’re always on the lookout for passionate, values-driven clinicians — come and see what you could accomplish here.
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
- Licence: NSW Drivers licence (Current Class C (P2 acceptable) and willingness to drive for work purposes).
- Qualification: Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology.
- Registration: Full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology, or eligibility to progress to endorsement.
Selection Criteria:
- Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Neuropsychology, or eligibility to progress to endorsement.
- Demonstrated skills and clinical experience in neuropsychological assessment, interpretation and report writing in child, adolescent and youth settings, including working with children/families who present with moderate to severe emotional and behavioural problems.
- Demonstrated skills in evidence based interventions and cognitive remediation treatments in children, adolescents and youth presenting with complex mental health issues.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and ability to build therapeutic relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers to achieve optimal outcomes for children, young people and families.
Requisition ID: REQ575300
Applications Close: 29th June 2025
- 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 Sue Mallick on Sue.Mallick@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
