Clinical Psychologist

Clinical Psychologist - Fairfield Community Mental Health - Perm FT/PT Job Details Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week Location: Fairfield Community Mental Health Service Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour Requisition ID: REQ Application Close Date: 07/12/2025 Interview Date Range: 10/12/2025 - 17/12/2025 Contact Details: Katarina Mihajlovic - | About The Opportunity As a Clinical Psychologist, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based psychological interventions, including assessments, treatment planning, clinical reporting, and referrals. You'll work collaboratively with consumers, their families, and support networks, contributing your specialist knowledge to a multidisciplinary team. This role also offers opportunities to supervise junior staff and students, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and engage in clinical research. What We Offer You A supportive and collaborative environment where initiative and dedication are recognised. Access to ongoing professional development, including our Foundations of Community Mental Health program. Additional day off (ADO) for full‑time employees, plus benefits like salary packaging, novated leasing, and Fitness Passport. Clear pathways for career progression into senior clinical and leadership roles. Convenient location in Fairfield, with easy access to public transport and community amenities. What You'll Be Doing To deliver specialist psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, interventions and consultation in order to address the needs of consumers who are living with complex mental health problems and disorders. The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs. Where You'll Be Working SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services provide comprehensive, community‑based mental health care across South Western Sydney. These services cater to different age groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and older persons, ensuring specialised care throughout various life stages. The multidisciplinary teams offer a range of supports, including mental health assessments, crisis intervention, care coordination, and therapy. They work closely with inpatient services, GPs, and other community organisations to provide holistic care. The focus on community health and wellbeing makes SWSLHD Community Mental Health Services an ideal place to work, providing opportunities for professional growth and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the community. How To Apply Current Authority to Practice as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent. Describe your experience in delivering evidence‑based clinical interventions, including assessments, treatment planning, and referrals. How do you ensure your approach remains collaborative and inclusive of consumers, their families, and natural supports? Provide an example of how you have contributed to a multidisciplinary team, including any leadership, supervision, or quality improvement activities. How did your input enhance clinical outcomes or service delivery? Applicants must possess an Australian C‑Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licences are not permitted. Need More Information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position Additional Information 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 SWSLHD’s 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. Eligibility for Permanent Appointment: 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 LGBTQI+ 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. Summary Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr