Clinical Psychologist

South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQ495042

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week up until June 2026
Location:  ELVER Offices Parramatta
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour

This role will require travel outside of the Sydney Metropolitan Area

About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity to join an innovative specialist service for children and young people living in Out of Home Care across NSW.

The Elver Program is a joint collaboration between SWSLHD and the Department of Communities and Justice and is an innovative dynamic specialist mental health service for children and young people living in Out of Home Care across NSW. The service is based in the DCJ ISS office at Parramatta.

We are looking for a passionate Clinical Psychologist to join our dynamic team. The successful applicant will demonstrate capacity to work collaboratively to provide specialist clinical assessments and individual or group based interventions to both the child/young person, carers and the care system around them. Successful applicants will also have skills in systemic care coordination, consultation and training.

The position works as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and in partnership with DCJ.

Opportunity for professional learning, development and supervision are provided. Some travel will be required.

If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

What You'll be Doing
The Clinical Psychologist recruited by the SWSLHD will be seconded to Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) to provide clinical services for the ELVER program which is a new innovative outreach multi-disciplinary trauma treatment program for children and young people in Out Of Home Care (OOHC). The program is based in Parramatta and forms part of DCJ state-wide services Intensive Support Services (ISS). The service catchment area includes metropolitan Sydney with provision for outreach to rural and remote areas of NSW. The program focus is to assist children and young people with complex histories of trauma and attachment disruption through provision of trauma informed care from assessment and clinical formulation through to individual specialist clinical interventions. The program will take referrals from DCJ and Non-Government agency case managers with an initial focus on children in residential care/ Intensive Therapeutic Care (ITC) with complex presentations requiring specialist intervention.

All clinical positions in the Elver Program are employed by SWSLHD and seconded to Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). This service will utilise evidenced based Trauma Informed and Recovery focused principals for high risk children and young people residing in out of home care.

The Clinical Psychologist Elver program will apply extensive specialist clinical knowledge and skills in carrying out individual or group based interventions working as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and in partnership Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) in coordinating care for children, young people parents or carers referred to the OOHC/WFT’s Work to ensure integrated service delivery with both government and non-government services that form part of the child’s carer/support network.

Where You'll Be Working South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.

The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.

As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application .

• Clinical Doctorate/Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and Registered with AHPRA as a Psychologist with Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Board-approved supervisor status with the Psychology Board or willing to work board approval.
• Demonstrated extensive clinical experience in providing specialist treatment and therapy to children, adolescents and their families with complex needs including significant behavioral, emotional, mental health, psycho social distress and trauma related to negligence and other forms of abuse.
• Commitment to evidence based interventions consistent with recovery focus, strengths based and trauma informed care
• Demonstrated organisational skills to maintain clinical records and documentation, both paper based and via the electronic medical record.
• Ability to communicate professionally, interpersonally and in writing, to help establish and sustain collaborative therapeutic working relationships, with children, adolescents and their families and professional colleagues along with a range of key stakeholders within the community.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, supervision, training and education to professional colleagues and peers.
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally & linguistically diverse &/or Aboriginal & Torres Strait Island heritage individuals, families or carers.
• Working With Children Check along with Knowledge and understanding of Child protection Act and responsibilities.
• Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ️ ???? Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ️ ???? background, people with a disability and people from the  L G B T Q I +  community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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