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Impact young lives through expert mental health careJoin a supportive, trauma-informed clinical teamAdvance your skills with ongoing developmentWork with teens in a dynamic, trauma-informed service. Make real impact with evidence-based care and family support. Apply Now!Employment Type: Permanent Part TimePosition Classification: Clinical PsychologistRemuneration: $55.09 - $67.15 per hourHours Per Week: 24Location: WestmeadWhere you''ll be workingWestern Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is a leading healthcare provider, offering primary, secondary, and tertiary care to residents of Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs).With over 13,000 employees, WSLHD is dedicated to providing exceptional health services in line with their values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment. Westmead Hospital, a major teaching hospital and principal referral centre, is renowned for its specialised services and is currently undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment to become one of Australia''s largest health precincts.What you''ll be doingJoin a passionate team at Western Sydney Local Health District''s PCYMHS, supporting adolescents aged 1218 with complex mental health needs. This role suits a Clinical Psychologist dedicated to trauma-informed and systemic care. Some responsibilities include:Assessing and treating adolescents and families with complex/chronic mental health conditionsDelivering evidence-based interventions including DBT, Family Therapy, and trauma-informed careMaintaining high-quality clinical records, ensuring confidentiality and securityEngaging in ongoing professional development and skill advancementContributing to training through supervision and orientation programmesHow to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential RequirementsQualification: Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical PsychologyRegistration: 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.Selection CriteriaDemonstrated experience in working with young people and their families/carers with emotional and behavioural issues using evidence-based and family-focused treatments (e.g., Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Family Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Attachment Based Interventions and other appropriate cognitive, behavioural and emotional models of intervention).Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) and ability to build therapeutic relationships.Capacity to provide a therapeutic group program to adolescents and their families.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers to achieve optimal outcomes for adolescents and their families.Experience working in mental health and, desirably, a knowledge of the NSW Mental Health Act (2007).A working knowledge of current Child Protection procedures.Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.Requisition ID: REQ561763Applications Close: 29th April 2025.Need more information?Discover more about the application process.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contact Gena Hughes on Gena.Hughes@health.nsw.gov.au or 0423 783 424.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustments consistent with industry standards.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Stepping Up.Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.#S-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr