Psychologist - Community Mental Health Adult Team - 5 - 10k Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Psychologist

Remuneration: $77, $113,226.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)

Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38

Applications Close: 08 October 2025 – 11:59pm

Psychologist – Community Adult Mental Health- Incentives Offered

Community Mental Health – Bathurst

About the role

This position provides an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist interested in working full-time, in a community mental health team, in particular those interested in working with our Adult population.

Bathurst Community mental Health comprises of a multidisciplinary team of Registered Nurses, Psychology, Social Work, and Psychiatry with amazing support from an established team of senior clinicians. Providing a mix of acute care and clinical management, this is an excellent opportunity to implement and develop your skills and interest in mental health, including acute assessment, critical thinking, rapport building and providing therapeutic interventions.

The Bathurst Community Mental Health team provides a range of services to consumers with a varying range of Mental Health conditions. These treatments include brief intervention, complex case management, and specialised therapies including DBT, CBT-e, SSCM and EMDR.

All staff have access to regular Clinical Supervision and support, as well as daily multi-disciplinary case review meetings. The Bathurst Community Mental Health Service values staff wellbeing and supports regular staff wellness activities to maintain positive workplace culture.

Applications by provisional psychology applicant, registered psychologists, and senior psychologists will be considered. (conditions may apply)

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

• Click 'Apply'
• Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
• Upload your current resume
• Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Bill Koffmann on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD