Community Mental Health Clinician

8 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Health Full time
Overview

Community Mental Health Clinician (Clinical Psychologist) - Community Mental Health Core Team at NSW Health. Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) Up to November 2026 with possibility of ongoing employment. Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist. Remuneration: $2,093.71-$2,551.92 per week + annual leave loading + Superannuation. Location: Canterbury Hospital. Requisition ID: REQ603098.

Join Canterbury Hospital to contribute to high quality, patient- and family-centred healthcare. The Community Mental Health/Core Team provides intake, assessment, consultation, treatment and care coordination as part of the Community Mental Health System. Care coordination is a main component, including extended care coordination, targeted packages of care and short term care coordination. The Clinical Psychologist will practice in alignment with the standard Sydney Local Health District position description for the profession and this position description.

Responsibilities
  • Provide clinical psychology services within the Community Mental Health Core Team, including intake, assessment, treatment and care coordination.
  • Contribute to recovery oriented, consumer-involved service provision.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate care for clients in the community mental health setting.
  • Adhere to standardised position descriptions and organisational policies.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
  • Recognised tertiary qualifications as a Clinical Psychologist with full AHPRA registration.
  • Demonstrated competencies to provide contemporary mental health practice.
  • Understanding of and commitment to recovery oriented services and consumer involvement in service provision.
  • Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks
  • Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave loading.
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing options for potential tax savings.
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and families.
  • Health benefits including free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and access to telehealth nutrition and wellness resources.
Additional Information

Employment is through Sydney Local Health District – NSW Health. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) over the next 18 months. A Category A position requires evidence of vaccination in accordance with NSW Health policy PD2024_015. SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply. For applicant support and information, visit the Applicant Information page.

For more information about SLHD, visit the "Working with Us" page. Check us out on LinkedIn. For enquiries, contact Chloe Van Loon at

Applications Close: 14 September 2025


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