Clinical Psychologist - Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit

Your expertise as a Clinical Psychologist will be pivotal in shaping the care and support of individuals on their recovery journey.

$113,617 - $138,482 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Permanent Full-Time | Shellharbour Hospital (SHH) | REQ618081 | Applications close: Sunday 23 November 2025

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The key function of the Clinical Psychologist position is to provide evidence based assessment, information and treatment for consumers. This may involve brief interventions, assessment, initiating and managing planned treatment options, consultation and referral to other agencies or crisis management. A stepped care approach is recommended working with the consumer to achieve their treatment goals, that is, the treatment provided is based on ongoing assessment of the consumer's progress.

The successful candidates responsibilities will involve conducting psychological research and evaluation projects as required. This will involve collaborating with senior clinicians to implement research projects that can be disseminated and applied in clinical practice.

Plus undertake all duties a Psychologist and Senior Psychologist as described in the Award.

This position is based in the Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Unit (AMHIPU) at Shellharbour Hospital. The AMHIPU is a declared 6-bed specialist state wide acute mental health unit. It provides care for children and adolescents aged 12 to 17 experiencing a range of severe mental health issues. The unit offers a safe, developmentally appropriate, and therapeutic environment, with a strong focus on collaboration with families and carers.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Shellharbour Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

-          Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

-          Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

-          Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

-          Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

-          Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

-          Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

-          Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

-          Working With Children Check (WWCC)

-          Current AHPRA Registration

-          Hold a Master's or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology

-          Current NSW Class C driver's licence

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

-          Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

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-          Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

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-          For role-related queries or help applying, contact Samuel Bryant at Samuel.bryant@invalidemail.com