Psychotherapy Case Supervisor

🌟 Shape future psychiatrists with expert supervision

🤝 Build strong trainee relationships and support

📚 Drive excellence in psychotherapy training programs

Lead, mentor and inspire psychiatry trainees in psychotherapy excellence. Shape future skills, support growth, champion education. Apply Now! ⭐

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist   
Remuneration:  $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
Hours Per Week: 12
Location: Cumberland Hospital, North Parramatta

Are you an experienced psychologist passionate about shaping the future of mental health?

We're looking for a dynamic Psychologist Supervisor to guide psychiatry trainees through their critical developmental journey. Psychiatry trainees are expected to master the skills of short-term psychotherapy (e.g. supportive psychotherapy or Cognitive- Behavioural therapy for management of anxiety) by the end of 36 months of training (stage 2 training).

In this role, you have the unique ability to teach, inspire, mentor, and elevate the next generation of clinicians in a supportive, collaborative environment.

What You Bring:
• Proven experience as a clinical psychologist or supervisor—with a track record of nurturing mentees’ growth through dynamic, insightful guidance.
• A collaborative spirit, outstanding communication ability, and a commitment to developing confidence, clinical discernment, and resilience in trainees

Where you'll be working
Cumberland Hospital, part of Western Sydney LHD, is NSW’s largest and Australia’s oldest mental health facility. Join a team leading the way in innovative, respectful and collaborative mental health care.

• Based at the historic Cumberland Hospital in Western Sydney

• Serving local and broader communities with primary to tertiary care

• Committed to professional growth through CORE Values

• Part of a major new Integrated Mental Health Complex at Westmead

• Driven by innovation, respect, empowerment, and quality care 

What you'll be doing 
The Psychotherapy Case Supervisor will ensure high-quality psychotherapy training for RANZCP trainees, particularly in CBT, supporting their development across the full range of psychiatric disorders.

• Provide case supervision and clinical support

• Meet trainees regularly for case discussions

• Support quality improvement in training

• Deliver feedback to aid career progression

• Promote psychotherapy education and advocacy

How to Apply 
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements:

Qualification: Fully registered psychologist with a Master’s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or other recognised clinical area in psychology 
Registration: Current Full Registration with AHPRA 

Selection Criteria:

1. Experience as a Clinical Psychologist with particular expertise in cognitive behaviour therapy as applied to the full range of psychiatric disorders. Psychological skills in other therapies would also be of great value.

2. Demonstrated high level skills in supervision and mental health education, and a sound understanding of the health system as it applies to mental health services in NSW.

3. An understanding of psychotherapy training and supervision requirements of the RANZCP.

4. Sound understanding of clinical education and training concepts and practices and their application in the health sector, preferably with qualifications and/or experience education and teaching.

5. High level oral and written communication, interpersonal and consultation skills and an ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

6. Well-developed organisational skills, the ability to successfully manage competing issues and meet deadlines. Strong problem solving, analytical and evaluation skills and experience.

7. Commitment to and evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development. Accredited supervisor (e.g. RANZCP or other as appropriate) with previous experience in the supervision and teaching of clinicians at varying levels of competence.

8. Familiarity with RANZCP standards regarding the case history requirements for Fellowship.

Requisition ID: REQ592609  
Applications Close: 27th August 2025

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• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. 

• For inquiries about the role, contact A/Prof Anoop Sankaranarayanan on 0411 793 830