Clinical Psychologist

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Overview

NBMLHD is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. We provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region. NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary teams take a collaborative approach to mental health care and work with patients to tailor care to their needs.

You will join the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) team to deliver compassionate, community-based mental health support for young people, with a focus on individual needs across family, school and community contexts. You will lead evidence-based therapeutic interventions, strengthen emotional resilience, and support families to improve outcomes for children and adolescents.

Position details

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 23/08/2026)
• Location: Mental Health Centre Penrith
• Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
• Remuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hour
• Requisition ID: REQ592929
• Application Close: 17/09/2025

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, providing public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains and Lithgow regions. NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and to child safety standards.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Fully registered psychologist with a Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or other recognised clinical area relevant to the functions of the position (postgraduate qualifications must be no less than two years full-time, including professional clinical coursework, clinical training and supervised placement).
• Substantial postgraduate clinical experience with specialist knowledge and skills in child and adolescent mental health, including evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Ability to engage in psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care formulation to inform tailored mental health care planning, assessment and intervention.
• Knowledge and skills for working with family systems and therapeutically with families to improve outcomes for children and young people.
• Understanding of childhood trauma, child protection, and other psychosocial challenges in child and youth mental health.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills, including case formulation, care planning, diagnostic assessment reports, and time management, with ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and knowledge of quality improvement and evidence-based practice.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purposes.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may occur only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia is identified, and must not exceed visa duration/conditions.

Benefits

• Salary packaging for additional tax savings
• Novated Leasing
• Access to Education Training Service (over 110 courses per year)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family
• Fitness Passport

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What NBMLHD looks for

• Commitment to safe and inclusive practice and to working with diverse communities
• Ability to contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team

Additional information

NBMLHD is dedicated to child safe standards and an inclusive work environment. For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal, please refer to the provided guidance.