Clinical Psychologist - Community Adolescent Outreach Service (CAOS)

Clinical Psychologist - Community Adolescent Outreach Service (CAOS)

Employment Type:TemporaryPart Time (16 Hours per week) up to October 2027
Position Classification:Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration:$ 59.59 - $72.63 per hour + Superannuation
Location: Community Mental Health Services
Requisition ID:REQ692254

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

Community Mental Health Services provide a range of services designed to help support the recovery and help consumer stay well in the community. The team provide specialist services for young people, children and families, adults, and older people. Community mental health services include a specialist Aboriginal Mental Health Team, bilingual mental health workers and Peer Support Workers. Our main sites are at Canterbury, Croydon, Camperdown, Marrickville, and Redfern Community Health Services. The role will be based at Camperdown.

This position aims to support evidenced-based care for the treatment and management of mental illness and psychological conditions for adolescents and their families and carers presenting to NSW health services in public settings. It outlines the implementation of appropriate care that is consistent with current guidelines and has been shown to be effective in the treatment and management of mental illness and psychological conditions within the Australian context.

• Current registration with AHPRA and must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience in the provision of clinical psychology interventions. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy. Demonstrated skills in working with families.
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in the provision of assessment and evidence based interventions with adolescents and their families / carers presenting with acute and complex mental health presentations.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families

Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy ( PD2026_004 ).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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