Clinical Psychologist
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Nepean Mental Health Centre
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ670374
Applications Close: 30/06/2026
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Mental Health Centre provides inpatient care for people experiencing acute mental health issues through the short-stay Psychiatric Emergency Care Centre (PECC), the Acute Mental Health Unit, Mental Health High Dependency Unit, and Older Persons Mental Health Unit. We support our Patients by linking them to case managers for ongoing treatment and support within an environment appropriate to the person's needs.
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Clinical Psychologist to join the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) Mental Health Service, specialising in the delivery of care for individuals with eating disorders across the lifespan. This role is responsible for providing recovery-oriented, trauma-informed services supported by comprehensive, evidence-based psychological assessment, diagnosis, formulation, and treatment for consumers and their families.
In this position, you will deliver high-quality individual psychological therapies and facilitate group programs across both inpatient and community settings. You will play an important role in shaping and strengthening the Eating Disorders Model of Care, contributing your clinical expertise to ensure best practice and positive consumer outcomes.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a collaborative and progressive environment, where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by eating disorders while contributing to the advancement of specialised mental health care.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
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Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
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What you will bring to the role
- Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and full registration as Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA and endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology, or eligibility to progress to endorsement.
- Post-graduate experience in the provision of mental health practice, including conducting mental health psychological assessments, diagnosis, formulation, and the provision of evidence-based psychological interventions for people who are experiencing eating disorders and comorbidities at high levels of complexity and severity.
- Demonstrated knowledge of disordered eating, body image and related social and cultural issues associated with the development of eating disorders and demonstrated knowledge of innovative public health and community interventions to address the development and treatment of eating disorders.
- Demonstrated experience in liaising, consulting on medical and/or mental health issues with health professionals e.g. GP's, Nurses, Allied Health, involved in the management and treatment of psychological disorders.
- Demonstrated knowledge and willingness to undertake relevant training in evidence-based therapeutic models for effective treatment of eating disorders including Maudsley Family-Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for individuals or in groups.
- Demonstrated experience in and application of, quality improvement principles and research.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills, interpersonal, verbal and written and the ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Graham Miller on [email protected]
