Psychologist - Community Mental Health at Western NSW Local Health District
Cowra, New South Wales, Australia -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Aug, 25

Salary

57.1

Posted On

14 Aug, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Good communication skills

Industry

Hospital/Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $39.01- $57.10 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Cowra, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 19
Applications Close: 26 August 2025 – 11:59pm

Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position provides an exciting opportunity for a Psychologist interested in working full-time, 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 CAMHS Cowra clinician will be supported by Bathurst CAMHS.
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 pathways. This plan will include 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
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:

  • Click ‘Apply’
  • 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, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 5338 5700 or at Annette.ulph@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
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