At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide effective mental health care and support for young people and families.
- Company: Join Sydney Local Health District, a leading health service in NSW.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, monthly days off, and free professional development courses.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered psychologist with extensive clinical experience.
The predicted salary is between 10380 - 14300 $ per year.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 Hours per week) Up to June 2027
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $2,264.56 - $2,760.15 per week + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role:
Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumers stay well in the community. The team provides specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Camperdown.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide effective care during the critical early phase of illness.
- Engage proactively and initiate clinical therapies.
- Reduce the duration of untreated psychosis and limit the impact of a first episode of psychosis.
- Foster hope that recovery is possible and maximize the quality of life of consumers, carers, and their families.
- Work in partnership with other agencies to provide psychosocial interventions aiming for maximal symptomatic and functional recovery and prevention of relapse.
Ideal Candidate:
- Current AHPRA registration to practice as a psychologist.
- Must hold a postgraduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA.
- Extensive clinical experience in mental health and demonstrated advanced level practice and supervision skills.
- Understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented services for young people.
Benefits and Perks:
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full-time roles).
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance.
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families.
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health:
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions.
If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Applications Close: 1 November 2026
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Contact Details:
Sydney Local Health District Recruitment Team
