Clinical Psychologist

Hunter New England Local Health District; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Annual leave

Paid parental leave for eligible

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a part-time Clinical Psychologist to join the CAMHS Hunter Valley team at The Maitland Hospital. You will deliver assessments, develop tailored interventions, and provide case management for children and adolescents with complex mental health needs.

You will work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with oversight from a senior psychologist and psychiatrist, and access to supervision, ongoing training, and professional

Qualifications

• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.
• Experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialist mental health assessments and develop tailored interventions.
• Provide case management, care coordination and service navigation for young people with complex presentations.
• Participate in a multidisciplinary team with regular supervision and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Clinical psychology

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Assessment & intervention

Education

Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification

Job description

Transform young lives through specialist child and adolescent mental health care, innovative family-based therapy and a collaborative team that champions clinical excellence and professional growth. Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging Employment Type: Permanent Part Time Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist Hours Per Week: 24 Location: The Maitland Hospital Requisition ID: REQ694741 Applications Close: Sunday 15th November 2026

About the Role

As a valued member of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley team, you’ll contribute your specialist clinical expertise within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to achieving meaningful recovery outcomes for children, young people and their families. Work alongside a supportive team of experienced clinicians, utilising a collaborative model of care that promotes dual-clinician practice, effective family-based therapeutic interventions and ongoing professional growth. Shared clinical decision-making, collaborative risk assessments and continuous service improvement are central to the way we work. Deliver specialist mental health assessments, develop tailored therapeutic interventions and provide case management, care coordination and service navigation to support young people experiencing complex and severe mental health presentations. Working in partnership with families and carers, you’ll help address underlying factors impacting mental health, strengthen individual and family capacity, and promote sustainable recovery and long-term wellbeing. Be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team with access to daily clinical collaboration and review alongside Psychiatry, Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy and Dietetics. You’ll also benefit from dedicated support through local team governance, the broader CAMHS and Mental Health networks, and senior clinical colleagues across the Hunter Valley and Manning CAMHS services. Enhance your clinical expertise through regular individual and group supervision, ongoing professional development and access to specialised training in established therapeutic approaches, including Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders (FBT‑E) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Supported by an on‑site Staff Specialist Psychiatrist, senior allied health and nursing clinicians, and district Senior Clinical Psychologists, you’ll have access to a strong clinical support network. There are also valuable opportunities to contribute to the development of future practitioners through student supervision and support for early-career psychologists. Experience a diverse and rewarding clinical environment, working with a range of acute and complex mental health presentations while being supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, evidence-based care and positive outcomes for young people and their families.

Where You’ll Be Working

Join a welcoming, collaborative and forward-thinking team within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Hunter Valley, based at the HNE High Street campus in Maitland. CAMHS provides specialised mental health assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0–17 years, working closely with their families and carers across the Hunter New England Local Health District. The service supports young people experiencing complex and severe mental health challenges that can significantly impact their wellbeing, daily functioning and development. While primarily based in Maitland, the role offers opportunities to work across the wider Hunter Valley region, with travel to other locations alongside colleagues as required during work hours. Enjoy the convenience of being close to Maitland's city centre, with free on‑site parking available.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
• Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

Essential Requirements:

• Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent, displayed on the Psychology Board of Australia website.

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support. To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this positio

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained in the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23. Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

• Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse patient and/or consumer populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
• Experience in, and willingness to provide, clinical supervision.