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Are you an experienced Clinical Psychologist with a passion for providing care to Mental Health consumers? Take up this fantastic opportunity to join our supportive, energetic and creative Acute Community Mental Health Team.Employment Type:PermanentPart TimePosition Classification:Clinical PsychologistRemuneration:$57.30 - $69.84 per hourHours Per Week:16Requisition ID:REQ648446Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone Theres a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams voices. Youll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities live.NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.Where you''ll be workingRyde Community Mental Health TeamRyde Hospital is havingan incredible $479 million complete hospital redevelopment that will transform the delivery of healthcare for the Ryde local community.The Ryde Hospital Redevelopment will result in new health facilities and enhanced services including emergency, ICU/critical care, inpatient units, outpatient/ambulatory care services and much more.Construction commenced in early 2023, and will provide you with a wonderful and exciting opportunity to be part of the Ryde team to change the future health services for the Ryde Community completely.What you''ll be doingThe Clinical Psychologist is responsible for the provision of psychological services to Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) consumers of North Shore Ryde Mental Health Service via the Ryde Acute Team. This position coordinates the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy program and Brief Intervention Clinic at Ryde Community Mental Health Service.The role also participates in the evaluation of clinical outcomes of services and assists in the development and provision of education and training programs. Additionally, the role supervises Psychologists and other disciplines working within the LHD according to organisational needs.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist with a Master''s degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or relevant clinical area in psychology AND Post graduate experience in acute mental health and/or inpatient psychiatric settings.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.Demonstrated skills in working with persons diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder using DBT specific interventions, and demonstrated capability in coordinating stepped care treatment approaches for Personality Disorders, including experience with programs such as Brief Intervention/ Gold Card Clinics and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).Demonstrated communication skills, both written and verbal including demonstrated computer literacy. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Current NSW Driver''s License.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Runa Aman on This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.Applications Close: 26 March 2026