Clinical Psychologist - Suicide Prevention Outreach Team (SPOT) - Community Mental Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (or Part Time (minimum 24 hours per week)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ683050
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Sydney Local Health District has a long and proud history of delivering care in the community including prevention, early intervention, assessment, treatment, health maintenance and continuing care services designed to improve and support the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. This position is based at Canterbury Community Health Centre.
Under the Towards Zero Suicides investment in NSW, Suicide Prevention Outreach Teams (SPOTs) are being established. This initiative will expand the local suicide prevention workforce in each local health district so more people will receive support more quickly. Many people in a suicidal crisis struggle to find timely appropriate care.
The goal of the clinical psychologist will be to offer accessible, holistic care within a recovery oriented framework. Clinical interventions will consist of assessment of psychosocial and psychological reasons for the person's need for
support, risk assessment, stabilisation, safety planning, distress recognition and targeted psychological interventions including brief, medium and longer term therapeutic interventions.
The Clinical Psychologist will participate in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services, assist in the development and provision of education and training programs, and will be expected to work in teams with peer support workers. Clinical work will occur within the context of a multidisciplinary health care team.
- Current registration with AHPRA and must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA
- Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience in the provision of clinical psychology interventions to consumers in a suicidal crisis. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy, crisis interventions skills and supportive psychotherapy. Demonstrated skills in suicide risk assessment and management.
- Experience and demonstrated ability in building and maintaining professional and therapeutic relationships through the application of written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Benefits and Perks
- Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
- Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
- Annual influenza vaccination on us!
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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Applications Close: 13 August 2026
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