Clinical Psychologist

Employment Type
: Temporary Full Time (up to 23/08/2026)

Location:
Mental Health Centre Penrith

Position Classification
: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration
: $ $67.15 per hour

Hours Per Week
: 38

Requisition ID
: REQ592929

Application Close:
17/09/2025

With
CORE*
Values of
C
ollaboration,
O
penness,
R
espect and
E
mpowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is
provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.*
About Us**
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

NBMLHD Community Mental Health offers a range of specialised services for children, young people, families and older people, through our community-based services and health centres. Our multidisciplinary health professionals and case managers take a collaborative approach to mental health care by linking with their patients to work together and consult within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.

Make a lasting impact in the lives of children, adolescents and families by stepping into a dynamic role as a Clinical Psychologist with the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) team. This is your opportunity to deliver compassionate, community-based mental health support that puts the unique needs of every young person front and center.

You'll lead therapeutic interventions grounded in evidence and empathy, strengthening emotional resilience while nurturing vital relationships across family, school and community. As a collaborative clinician, you'll support agency and growth in young people, enhancing their mental health outcomes and improving the support systems around them.

If you're ready to make a difference where it matters most, this role offers real purpose and professional impact. Apply now, Your journey to meaningful change starts here.

Benefits
available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Fully registered psychologist with a Masters degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or some other recognised clinical area in psychology that the employer deems relevant to the functions of the position. The postgraduate qualifications must be of no less than two years full time duration (or part-time equivalent) and include professional clinical coursework, clinical training and supervised placement experience as core components
• Substantial postgraduate clinical experience and demonstrated specialist knowledge and skills in child and adolescent mental health, including knowledge and experience of a range of evidence-based psychotherapies.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in psychological assessment, diagnosis, treatment and care formulation to inform tailored mental health care planning, assessment and intervention
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills for working with family systems and ability to work therapeutically with families to improve health outcomes for children and young people.
• Demonstrated understanding of childhood trauma, child protection and other psychosocial challenges, as they relate to child and youth mental health
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, including case formulation, care planning, diagnostic assessment reports, and effective time management skills, and ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and knowledge of and experience with quality improvement and evidence-based practice
• Current Driver's License and willingness to use for work purposes.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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