Psychologist - Community Mental Health - Incentives Offered
#RuralHealthIncentive
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $42.20 - $61.76 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health - Western NSW LHD Incentives (conditions apply and may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours - to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme)
Location: Cowra, NSW - Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 6 August 2026 - 11:59pm
Psychologist - Community Mental Health - Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Cowra
About the role
This position provides an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist interested in working in a community mental health team, in particular those interested in working with our Adult population.
This position is open to provisional psychology applicant, registered psychologists, and senior psychologists. The Cowra mental health team includes clinicians from nursing, and psychiatry backgrounds, with support from other professionals including peer workers and Aboriginal MH clinicians.
The team prides itself on working collaboratively and together we maintain an excellent workplace culture of support and flexibility, while ensuring a high level of clinical care is provided. The team meet every morning to review new referrals and plan the day. Clinicians will then see young people and their families, conducting mental health assessments, providing therapy and care planning for improved mental wellbeing.
The successful applicant will work closely with the team leader, the clinical leader, and the wider team. They will be also linked in with a clinical supervisor and professional mentor.
The successful applicant will engage in robust clinical and operational orientation to the role, including the development and implementation of an individualised professional development pathway. This includes the core skills required to undertake the role, and the persons own developmental interests in the area of Psychology.
All staff have access to regular Clinical Supervision and discipline specific supervision and support, as well as daily multi-disciplinary case review meetings. The Cowra Community Mental Health Service values staff wellbeing and supports regular staff wellness activities to maintain positive workplace culture.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
Helping you move to Western NSW
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A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
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Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Annette Ulph on 02 5338 5700 or at [email protected] for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
