Clinical Psychologist - Nexus Child & Adolescent Inpatient Unit

Job Description

Be part of a dedicated team transforming adolescent mental health care Remuneration: $109,247 – $133,156 + Superannuation + Salary PackagingEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Clinical PsychologistHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ547142Closing Date: 09/02/25About The Role Are you an experienced and innovative Clinical Psychologist ready to work with young people in a rewarding inpatient setting? Join the Nexus Unit at John Hunter Hospital, where you’ll help shape a new model of care while delivering compassionate and effective therapy. Supported by a multidisciplinary team, you’ll advocate for person-centred care, create tailored programs, and use your high-level skills to provide intensive therapeutic interventions. This is a unique opportunity which will allow for the creation and facilitation of group and individual programs and to contribute to the development of an updated model of care, as Nexus moves to a new unit. Where You Will Be Working Nexus, a 12-bed inpatient unit at John Hunter Hospital, offers an exceptional opportunity for a Clinical Psychologist passionate about engaging with adolescents in need of acute mental health care. This full-time role involves delivering evidence-based, person-centred therapy, facilitating group and individual programs, and contributing to a new model of care in a state-of-the-art unit. If you thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and have a drive to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you. The key to your success in this role will be: Your high-level discipline specific skills along with communication and interpersonal skills Your ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. You are highly innovative, highly motivated and have a passion for engaging young people who require acute inpatient mental health care in evidence-based therapy Strong skills in assessment and formulation; and who will apply a creative approach to the provision of intensive therapeutic intervention in an inpatient setting What We Can Offer You At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Need more information? Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Amy Farrar on Additional Information An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered. Hunter New England Health 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. To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. This position is full time; however, job share and/or part time arrangements will be considered. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. Information For Applicants Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. #J-18808-Ljbffr