Clinical Psychologist, Older Person's Mental Health - St George and Sutherland Mental Health Service
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.10 - $67.16 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ554083
Location: Kogarah, Sydney and Caringbah, Sydney

Applications close date: 2 March 2025

Come Work With Us!

Are you an experienced clinical psychologist who enjoys working with mental health consumers aged 65 and older? This is an exciting opportunity exists for a clinical psychologist to work in an older persons mental health service as part of our caring and compassionate team.

For more information we encourage you to contact Lara Coates on [email protected]

Interviews are expected to be held between 10 March and 14 March 2025.

Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District

Where you'll be working

Older Persons Mental Health, St George and Sutherland Mental Health Services, located on the St George Hospital campus, Kogarah and The Sutherland Hospital campus, Caringbah,

Additional Information and Benefits

• An eligibility list may be created for future Permanent Part Time positions
• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Selection Criteria:

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.

1. Completion of 2 year (minimum) full time equivalent accredited postgraduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. Registration with the AHPRA Psychology Board of Australia. Current area practice endorsement with Psychology Board of Australia in the area of Clinical Psychology, or eligibility to progress to same through Clinical Psychology Registrar Program.
2. Skilled and experienced in assessing and providing a wide range of psychological therapies, such as CBT and behavioural activation to older people with mental disorders
3. Proven ability to provide high level clinical advice and education to enhance service delivery and to guide and support others in providing service excellence
4. Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
5. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills
6. Computer competency
7. Current driver’s license and willingness to travel in accordance with the requirement of the role

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website