Immediate Start Psychologist

Hillcrest - Rockhampton Private Hospital 1

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Job no: JR107504

Work type: Permanent

Location: Hillcrest - Rockhampton Private Hospital

Categories: Allied Health Professionals

Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton is seeking an experienced psychologist to work in a direct role providing integrated psychological interventions to patients in both our inpatient ward and outpatient day program. You will be responsible for delivery of comprehensive psychology services using evidence-based treatment strategies and participate in clinical decisions around treatment planning, assessment and risk management. You will also plan and facilitate mental health group programs for inpatient & outpatient day programs.

We are looking for a psychologist with interest and expertise in working with individuals who struggle with concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, and general life challenges.

This position is part‑time with a minimum 24 hours per week. We offer a flexible roster of 5 days, working between Monday‑Saturday.

Qualifications

This position would be ideally suited to someone who has:

- Current unrestricted registration with APHRA as a Psychologist.

- Minimum 3-5 years’ post-graduate experience.

- A strong interest and experience working with adult mental health patients.

- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

- Experience with delivering psychological therapies at a clinical level.

- Experience in a variety of evidence-based therapies including, but not limited to DBT, CBT and ACT.

- A high degree of personal and professional integrity, with a professional approach to managing patients.

- Strong, collaborative interpersonal communication skills with well‑developed verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong time management ability with demonstrated ability to manage a caseload with varying presentations.

- Post graduate qualifications in Clinical Psychology (highly desirable).

Benefits

- Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

- Discounts: Ramsay Rewards – Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts – you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

- Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

- Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities (e.g., airport lounge membership, self‑education expenses, novated leasing and more).

Requirements

- Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.

- According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

About us

Ramsay Clinic Rockhampton, located at Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital, offers our Central Queensland community access to caring and effective mental health support, designed to help patients heal, develop coping skills, and get back on track to living a fulfilling life.

The bustling city of Rockhampton is a thirty‑minute drive to the Southern Great Barrier Reef, Great Keppel Island and is surrounded by many beautiful national parks offering weekend adventures at every turn. Rockhampton offers affordable housing, excellent educational facilities, and the average commute to work only 15 minutes, allowing plenty of time for family and lifestyle activities.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

Our mission

To deliver exceptional mental health care & to do that, we need exceptional people.

If you’re interested in being part of a multidisciplinary team where you are valued, challenged and where you know you can make a difference to patient outcomes, we encourage you to submit your cover letter and resume.

Enquiries can be made to Krissy Kelly (Director of Clinical Services) on 074932 1321.

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.

Advertised: 03 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 30 Nov 2025 E. Australia Standard Time

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