• Role title: Clinical Neuropsychologist or Clinical Psychologist
• Role type: Maximum Term contract part time 20 hours (Maternity leave cover until January 2026)
• Role grade: Clinical psychologist year 1-5
• Department and location: Older People's Mental Health Service, St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
• Salary: $109,247.08 - $133,156.10(pro-rata) + super

Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role
As a valued member of our Older Persons' Mental Health (OPMH) team, you will:

• Deliver high-quality psychological care, including assessment, diagnosis, case formulation, and evidence-based treatment for older adults experiencing cognitive, emotional, and behavioural difficulties across outpatient, community, and inpatient settings.
• Conduct neuropsychological and capacity assessments for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, mental illness, or neurological conditions, contributing to accurate diagnoses and informed care planning.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and communicate findings to multidisciplinary teams, NGOs, community stakeholders, and government bodies (e.g., NCAT), supporting decisions on guardianship, financial management, and tailored treatment recommendations.
• Support integrated mental health care by participating in intake processes, completing initial mental health assessments, and providing time-limited individual case management aligned with clear therapeutic goals.
• Contribute to clinical research, education, and training, including supervising psychology students, mentoring peers, and promoting best practices in neuropsychological service delivery across the OPMH network.

About you
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled psychologist who brings the following:

• Recognised qualifications and registration, including postgraduate training in Clinical Psychology or Neuropsychology, full AHPRA registration, and endorsement in the relevant specialty area.
• Expertise in psychological and/or neuropsychological practice, with demonstrated experience in conducting cognitive and capacity assessments or delivering evidence-based interventions tailored to older adults' mental health needs.
• Strong clinical judgment and practice, with the ability to integrate theoretical knowledge, critical thinking, and evidence-based approaches into daily decision-making and treatment planning.
• Commitment to recovery-oriented care, with a collaborative approach to engaging consumers in the development and implementation of their individual care plans.
• Team-focused and self-directed, with the ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team, plus a current unrestricted NSW Driver's Licence for community-based work.

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply
The closing date for applications is 29 May 2025
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the requirements listed in the About You section here.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies