Clinical Psychologist - Brain Injury Unit

NSW Health; Parramatta; On-site; AUD 82,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health's Brain Injury Unit at Westmead seeks a Clinical Psychologist to deliver specialised assessments and interventions for adults with traumatic brain injuries within an inpatient rehabilitation setting. You’ll work with an experienced multidisciplinary team to support recovery, adjustment and evidence-based care.

The role involves implementing individualised rehabilitation plans, contributing to behavioural management strategies, and providing expert input to the care team.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APAC-accredited course.
• Current Registration with the Psychology Board of Australia.
• Endorsement to practise in Clinical Psychology, or currently undertaking a registrars program.
• Experience with adults with traumatic brain injuries and challenging behaviours.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialised psychological assessment and intervention to adults with traumatic brain injuries and their families.
• Deliver evidence-based care and support behaviour management.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized rehabilitation and behaviour support programs.
• Support patients, families and carers to understand psychological and behavioural impacts of brain injury.
• Provide expert consultation to the interdisciplinary team to maximise participation and recovery.
• Participate in clinical reviews, family meetings, service development activities and quality improvement.

Education

Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (APAC accredited)

Job description

Clinical Psychologist - Brain Injury Unit

Deliver specialised psychology services in a leading brain injury unit

Join a highly skilled interdisciplinary rehabilitation team

Meaningful role rebuilding the lives of your patients and their families.

Support recovery, manage complex behaviours and build resilience for adults with traumatic brain injury in a specialist inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Employment Type:Temporary Part Time (up to 8 September 2027) Position Classification:Clinical Psychologist Remuneration:$59.59 - $72.63 per hour + Superannuation Hours Per Week:16 Location: Westmead

Where you'll be working

Join the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Unit at Westmead, a specialist inpatient service dedicated to supporting adults with moderate to extremely severe traumatic brain injuries. Working alongside a highly experienced interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in helping patients and families navigate recovery, adjustment and rehabilitation while contributing to innovative, evidence-based care.

Work within a recognised specialist inpatient brain injury rehabilitation service.

Collaborate with experienced medical, nursing and allied health professionals.

Contribute to person-centred rehabilitation focused on meaningful outcomes.

Access professional development, clinical supervision and peer support.

Be part of a culture that values innovation, quality improvement and teamwork.

What you'll be doing

As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide specialised psychological assessment and intervention to adults with traumatic brain injuries and their families throughout the rehabilitation journey. You will deliver evidence-based care, support behaviour management and contribute to achieving optimal rehabilitation outcomes within a collaborative team environment.

Deliver psychological assessment, psychoeducation, counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy and behaviour management interventions.

Develop, implement and evaluate individualised rehabilitation and behaviour support programs.

Support patients, families and carers to understand and adjust to the psychological and behavioural impacts of brain injury.

Provide expert consultation and recommendations to the interdisciplinary team to maximise patient participation and recovery.

Participate in clinical reviews, family meetings, service development activities and quality improvement initiatives.

At NSW Health, you'll be part of a team that is transforming lives through compassionate, evidence-based care. If you're passionate about brain injury rehabilitation and want to make a meaningful difference for patients and families facing complex challenges, we encourage you to apply and bring your expertise to a service where your work truly matters.

Together, we can create healthier communities and deliver care where it is needed most.

Qualification: Masters degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an APAC accredited course

Registration: Current Registration with Psychology Board of Australia

Selection Criteria

• Endorsement to practise in the area of Clinical Psychology, or currently undertaking a Psychology Registrar program of board-approved supervised practice for the purpose of gaining such endorsement.
• Evidence of post-graduate Clinical Psychology experience in the treatment of adults with traumatic brain injuries, or patients with other diagnoses and challenging behaviours.
• Evidence of ability to work independently and as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated use of the principles of evidence-based practice.
• Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional education and quality management.

Requisition ID:REQ697812 Applications Close: 29 November 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.