Clinical Psychologist - Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit, Shellharbour Hospital NSW Government Keiraville, New South Wales, Australia

Your expertise as a Clinical Psychologist will be pivotal in shaping the care and support of individuals on their recovery journey.

$113,617 - $138,482 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full Time | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ629876 | Grade: Clinical Psychologist | Applications close: 11 January 2026

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The position of Clinical Psychologist is located in the Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AMHIPU), Shellharbour Hospital. The AMHIPU is a 6 bed (declared) specialist acute mental health inpatient unit which cares for children and adolescents with serious mental health presentations. The unit provides a safe, developmentally appropriate and therapeutic environment.

The key function of this position is to provide evidence based assessment, information and treatment for young persons. This may involve brief interventions, assessment, initiating and managing planned treatment options, consultation and referral to other agencies or crisis management. A stepped care approach is recommended working with the young person and their family/carers to achieve their treatment goals.

The role will involve conducting psychological research and evaluation projects as required. This will involve collaborating with senior clinicians to implement research projects that can be disseminated and applied in clinical practice. Plus undertake all duties a Psychologist and Senior Psychologist as described in the Award.

Shellharbour Hospital , located on Dharawal Country, is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- 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 that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Career progression,



professional development and secondment opportunities

- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence

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. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. 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.

Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

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