Clinical Psychologist

Southern NSW Local Health District; Mona Vale; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide specialist assessments and evidence-based psychological interventions within a multidisciplinary team. You will work with young people and families to deliver person-centred, trauma-informed care in a supportive environment.

The role requires current AHPRA registration and a postgraduate Masters in Clinical Psychology. Applications close soon for a permanent position in NSW health services.

Qualifications

• Current Registration with AHPRA as a Clinical Psychologist.
• Minimum postgraduate masters in Clinical Psychology.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessments, evidence based psychological interventions and case management within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
• Work with young people, families and services to deliver person centered, trauma informed and recovery focused care.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Computer literacy

Time management

Prioritisation

Negotiation

Advocacy

Education

Masters in Clinical Psychology

Registration with AHPRA as a Clinical Psychologist

Job description

Use your clinical psychology expertise to support young people and families experiencing drug and alcohol concerns, delivering specialist, person centred care with the ACACIA multidisciplinary team.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time (job share)
Position Classification:Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration:$59.59 - $72.64 per hour
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ690993

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Local Health District

What you'll be doing
Provide specialist assessments, evidence based psychological interventions and case management within a supportive multidisciplinary team. Work Collaboratory with young people, families and services to deliver person centered, trauma informed and recovery focused care.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Current Registration with AHPRA as a Clinical Psychologist and must have a minimum postgraduate masters in Clinical Psychology.

Demonstrated experience and advanced clinical expertise and knowledge in comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling and therapeutic interventions, complex clinical casework, advocacy and discharge planning.

Demonstrated well developed skills in written and verbal communication, computer literacy, time management, prioritisation, negotiation and advocacy.

The teamenriching healthin millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 17 September 2026

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