Registered Psychologist

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Parental leave

Salary packaging

Flexible working

Professional development

mnBenefits program

EAP

Job summary

CatholicCare Social Services Hunter-Manning is seeking a Registered Psychologist for our Counselling and Clinical Services Team at the Mayfield office. The role may suit a Social Worker with AASW credentials and mental health experience.

You will deliver evidence-based therapy and assessments to diverse clients, including those using our Employee Assistance Program, while supporting quality care and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health/counselling settings and Medicare provider eligibility.
• Experience providing individual, family or relationship counselling across the lifespan.
• Experience with psychometric assessments (autism, cognitive, developmental).

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling support through general counselling service and EAP.
• Deliver therapeutic and clinical assessments and interventions.
• Provide educational programs to individuals, couples and families, including crisis counselling.

Skills

Mental health counselling

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

AHPRA registered psychologist

Job description

Join our not-for-profit organisation and make a meaningful difference in the lives of people across our community.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Psychologist to join our Counselling and Clinical Services Team. This opportunity may also suit a Social Worker with AASW membership and mental health accreditation who is experienced in delivering therapeutic services and clinical assessments.

Working across our established referral networks, you will provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and psychological assessments to a diverse client group, from vulnerable members of the community accessing funded services to corporate clients through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Please note that this role does not provide NDIS Psychology services.

Based at our Mayfield office, this opportunity can be offered on a permanent full-time or part-time basis, with flexibility available to suit the successful candidate. You will have the opportunity to apply your clinical expertise across a broad range of presentations while working within a supportive, professional environment focused on quality care, wellbeing and positive outcomes.

If you are looking for a role that combines professional fulfilment with genuine work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C's apply).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
• Salary packaging available.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.

Job Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key responsibilities:

• Provide professional counselling support through our general counselling service and our well established Employee Assistance Program Service
• Provide therapeutic and clinical assessments and interventions
• Provide preventative educational programs to individuals, couples and families, through face-to-face and telephone counselling, including crisis counselling

Desired Skills and Experience

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Experience in a mental health/counselling setting; and with eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider number
• Relevant experience in, or capability to provide individual, family or relationship counselling to clients across the lifespan
• Experience in the provision of short term as well as longer term counselling utilising a range of therapeutic modalities
• Experience in, or willingness to provide a variety of psychometric and other assessments (such as autism assessments, cognitive, achievement and developmental assessments)
• Experience in and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including: the ability to build rapport with clients; the ability to create a positive client/customer experience in and outside of the counselling room
• Ability and/or experience working in a fast paced clinical environment
• A willingness to work across various sites, depending on need
• Experience in facilitating training to organisations (Desirable)
• SIRA accredited and willingness to do some workers compensation therapeutic interventions (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary Qualifications in psychology
• Fully registered psychologist with AHPRA (and endorsement for Clinical Psychologists)
• NSW Driver's Licence
• A current Working With Children Check for paid employment and NDIS Workers clearance or willingness to obtain

For further information please reach out to: Lisa Craven, Director on [e-mail]

Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 23rd September 2026.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.