Psychologist

St Marys Medical Surgery; Penrith; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Admin and nursing support

Competitive remuneration percentage‑be

Job summary

St Marys Medical Surgery in Western Sydney is seeking a compassionate psychologist to join our multidisciplinary primary care team. You will provide high-quality mental health services within a GP clinic setting to a diverse patient population.

The role involves delivering evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ACT, managing Mental Health Treatment Plans, and working closely with GPs and nurses to support holistic patient care. Flexible part-time or full-time options available.

Qualifications

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or eligible for Medicare provider number.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapy.
• Deliver structured interventions such as CBT, ACT, and brief interventions.
• Manage patients under Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP).
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals.
• Provide culturally appropriate care to diverse populations, including CALD communities.
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient outcome monitoring.

Skills

CBT

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

St Marys Medical Surgery are seeking a compassionate and motivated psychologist to join our multidisciplinary primary care team in Western Sydney.

Position Overview

This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive GP clinic environment, delivering high-quality mental health services to a diverse and growing patient population.

The psychologist will play a key role in delivering evidence-based psychological interventions and supporting patients with a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and chronic disease-related psychological challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide psychological assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based therapy
• Deliver structured interventions such as CBT, ACT, and brief interventions
• Manage patients under Mental Health Treatment Plans (MHTP)
• Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
• Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and allied health professionals
• Provide culturally appropriate care to diverse populations, including CALD communities
• Contribute to quality improvement and patient outcome monitoring

Essential Criteria

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Eligible for Medicare provider number
• Experience in delivering evidence-based therapies (e.g., CBT)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Desirable Criteria

• Clinical Psychology endorsement (or working towards)
• Experience in primary care or GP clinic settings
• Interest in working with culturally diverse populations
• Experience with chronic disease-related mental health care

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangements (part-time/full-time)
• Established referral base with high patient demand
• Supportive multidisciplinary team environment
• Admin and nursing support
• Competitive remuneration percentage-based