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Female Clinical Psychologist - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Perm PT


Company : South Western Sydney Local Health District


Location : Liverpool, Australia


Created : 2026-05-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Overview Providing specialist, evidencebased psychological care to support NICU parents, families and carers through complexity, recovery and hope. A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position. Responsibilities Deliver specialist psychological and psychosocial assessment, diagnosis, case formulation and evidencebased interventions for NICU parents, families and carers, using individual, family and group approaches. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health care team to provide integrated, familycentred mental health care. Contribute to research activities and the evaluation of clinical outcomes to support continuous service improvement. Assist in the development and delivery of education and training programs across the service. Provide professional supervision to psychologists and support other clinical disciplines across the District in line with organisational needs. Qualifications Full Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council accredited postgraduate Clinical Psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) qualification of no less than two years full time duration or recognised equivalent. Experience in working with individuals, parents, families and carers experiencing severe and complex psychosocial and mental health difficulties. Demonstrated competence and experience in a wide range of psychological assessment procedures, diagnosis and evidence based psychological interventions delivered to individuals, groups, and families. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes. EEO Statement Being female is recognised as a genuine occupation qualification and is authorised under section31(2h) of the AntiDiscrimination Act1977. Benefits Financial Perks: 12% superannuation; salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary; annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for fulltime and parttime staff); one extra day off each month for fulltime employees. WorkLife Balance: Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours; paid maternity and parental leave; generous leave options like long service and carers leave. Grow Your Career: Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team. Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport; free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP); wellbeing programmes that promote mental health, resilience and balance. #J-18808-Ljbffr