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Psychologist, Acute Care Team - Illawarra

Psychologist, Acute Care Team - Illawarra

Illawarra MercuryConiston, New South Wales, Australia
12 days ago
Job description

Psychologist – Temporary Full Time (Temporary Parental Leave Relief)

Location : Illawarra Community Mental Health Service, Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, Australia

Salary : $77,358 - $113,226 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging

Employment period : Until 18 July 2027 Applications close : 24 October 2025

We are looking for a psychologist to join the Acute Care Team and provide mental health care coordination for consumers in the Illawarra Community Mental Health Service. This temporary parental leave relief position supports recovery and quality‑of‑life goals for mental health consumers. This role is a temporary assessment that may be extended.

Responsibilities

  • Support recovery and quality of life goals for mental health consumers.
  • Provide acute care and care coordination in line with the Acute Care Team’s protocols.
  • Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver therapeutic services.
  • Assist in developing and implementing care plans.

Requirements

  • Current AHPRA registration.
  • Valid NSW Drivers Licence.
  • Working With Children Check (WWCC).
  • Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

    • Benefits

  • Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month a paid day off for eligible full‑time employees.
  • Salary packaging – less tax and more take‑home pay.
  • Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre‑taxed salary (eligible full‑time employees).

    • Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership for both you and your family (eligible employees).

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families.
  • Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities.

    • Equal Opportunity Statement

    ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. ISLHD 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. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

    This position is currently open; applications will close on 24 October 2025.

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