Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist

Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour

Hours Per Week: 16

Location: Citigate Centre

Requisition ID: REQ692150

Applications Close: Tuesday 13th October 2026 at 11:59pm

Make a difference in community mental health by joining our Care Coordination Team and providing evidence-based psychological care to clients with complex mental health needs.

About The Opportunity Join the Mental Health Care Coordination Team within Central Coast Local Health District and provide recovery-oriented, client-centred psychological care to adults experiencing moderate to severe mental illness. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support clients and their families through assessment, treatment and care coordination to promote positive mental health outcomes and sustainable support networks. In this role you will:

- Provide psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based treatment to clients in a community mental health setting.
- Deliver individual and group interventions, care planning and case management for clients with complex mental health needs.
- Work collaboratively with nursing, medical and allied health professionals, GPs, families and other service providers to support continuity of care.
- Respond to clients experiencing periods of crisis and provide timely, effective clinical intervention.
- Contribute to clinical supervision, professional development, quality improvement, teaching and research activities within the Mental Health Service.

For more information about this role, please view the Position Description About You You will be a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist who is committed to delivering evidence-based, recovery-oriented care and supporting positive outcomes for people experiencing complex mental health needs. You will bring strong clinical expertise, communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across a multidisciplinary team. We are looking for someone who has:

- Relevant qualifications in Psychology and current AHPRA registration,



with Clinical Psychology endorsement or eligibility for registrar enrolment.
- Experience providing psychological assessment, formulation and evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.
- Experience working with adults experiencing moderate to severe or complex mental health presentations.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships with clients, families, carers and other service providers.
- A commitment to recovery-oriented, trauma-informed and client-centred practice, as well as ongoing professional development and quality improvement.

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.

Benefits

- Work-Life Balance: 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
- Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

Need More Information? Sheree Dimitrescu

Phone: 02 4328 7888

Email: [email protected]

Click here to find out more about applying for this position.

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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston-Dean in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at [email protected] or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.

Vaccination Requirements All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:

- Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
- Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.

Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy. NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

Additional Information An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part time positions.

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