- Make a real impact in mental health recovery.
- Work in a dynamic multidisciplinary team.
- Deliver evidence-based therapy and care.
Engage consumers in recovery, deliver evidence-based therapy, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams, and shape mental health care. Apply Now!
Where you'll be working
Blacktown Hospital is situated in a rapidly growing, culturally diverse community, providing modern facilities aimed at enhancing staff experience and patient outcomes.
- State-of-the-art facilities designed for exceptional care.
- Teaching hospital offering university students a rich, supportive experience.
- Dedicated outdoor staff areas with landscaped gardens for well-being.
- Convenient access to Westpoint shopping center, just a 10-minute walk away.
- Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and close proximity to Blacktown train station.
What you'll be doing
The role involves engaging consumers with severe and complex mental illness in the recovery process through evidence-based psychological interventions. It requires working across hospital and community settings within multidisciplinary teams.
- Conduct psychological assessments, treatment planning, and interventions.
- Provide individual and group therapy aligned with recovery principles.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for care planning and consultation.
- Utilise standardised assessment tools to guide treatment approaches.
- Build service linkages with internal and external providers to support consumer needs.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
Qualification: Successful completion of a PBA recognised undergraduate degree in Psychology including completion of Internship.
Registration: Current full registration with AHPRA, PBA Psychology Board of Australia
Selection Criteria
- Completion of a post-graduate degree at a Masters level or higher in Clinical Psychology from a recognised university.
- Full registration as a Psychologist and eligible (or working towards eligibility) for AHPRA Area of Practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology.
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with people recovering from severe and complex mental health conditions and their families
- Demonstrated evidence based skills in the provision of assessment, formulation and group and individual treatment for people with diagnoses of severe and complex mental health conditions
- Demonstrated skills and experience in working with and supporting families and carers of consumers diagnosed with severe and complex mental health conditions
- Demonstrated skills in effective interpersonal communication, advocacy and negotiation
- Able to work as an effective team member within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Able to work autonomously as appropriate. Able to manage time well and prioritise workload.
Need moreinformation?
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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 https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.