Clinical or General Psychologist

SustainHealth Recruitment; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible part-time or full-time

Contractor arrangements available

Administrative support

Professional development opportunities

Peer consultation and clinical support

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Job summary

SustainHealth Recruitment is seeking a General or Clinical Psychologist for a role in Newcastle, NSW. The position supports adolescents and adults, offering evidence-based therapy, assessments and individualized treatment planning within a multidisciplinary team.

The role offers flexible Part-time or Full-time employment, with access to administrative support and professional development opportunities. Competitive salary with superannuation is provided.

Qualifications

• Current general registration with AHPRA, with clinical endorsement considered advantageous.
• Experience delivering psychological therapy to adolescents and adults.
• Strong skills in assessment, formulation and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological therapy to adolescents and adults.
• Conduct psychological assessments and develop clinical formulations when indicated.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive psychological reports and provide recommendations.
• Monitor progress and adapt interventions to client needs.
• Collaborate with GPs and other clinicians for coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and governance compliance.

Skills

Therapy delivery

Clinical assessment

Report writing

Risk assessment

Collaborative approach

Education

AHPRA registration

Job description

Location: Newcastle, NSW
Salary: $120,000–$140,000 + superannuation
Employment Type: Part-time or Full-time

About the Opportunity

Are you a General or Clinical Psychologist looking for a rewarding opportunity to support adolescents and adults while building a fulfilling caseload?

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Psychologist to join an established multidisciplinary service in Newcastle. This role offers the opportunity to provide evidence-based psychological therapy, conduct assessments and develop individualised treatment plans for clients presenting with a range of mental health concerns.

You will work within a collaborative clinical environment, with access to administrative support, professional development and opportunities to connect with clinicians across a broader multidisciplinary team.

Part-time and full-time employment options are available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychological therapy to adolescents and adults.
• Conduct psychological assessments and develop clinical formulations where indicated.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans.
• Prepare comprehensive psychological reports and provide practical recommendations.
• Monitor client progress and adapt interventions to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with GPs, allied health professionals and other clinicians to support coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to professional and clinical governance requirements.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• General registration with AHPRA as a Psychologist, with Clinical endorsement highly regarded.
• Experience providing psychological therapy to adolescents and adults.
• Strong clinical assessment, formulation and report-writing skills.
• Confidence delivering evidence-based psychological interventions.
• Knowledge of risk assessment, confidentiality and clinical governance.
• A collaborative, client-centred approach to clinical practice.

Experience with formal psychological assessments, Medicare-funded services and presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma and other complex mental health concerns will be highly regarded.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary of $120,000–$140,000 + super, depending on experience.
• Flexible part-time or full-time employment options.
• Contractor arrangements available for suitable applicants.
• Administrative support with intake, bookings, billing and report coordination.
• Access to assessment resources and professional development opportunities.
• Peer consultation and clinical support, including clear escalation pathways for clinical risk.
• The opportunity to work collaboratively within an established multidisciplinary service.

Prefer working with children and families?

Additional opportunities may also be available within the wider service. Let us know your interests when applying.