• Part time (0.40FTE) fixed term until 4 August 2027 (maternity leave cover) at Camperdown

• We are seeking an experienced Clinical Psychologist to support mental health interventions for young people at headspace Camperdown

• Base Salary $117,133 (pro rata for 0.40 FTE)+ 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

headspace Camperdown is a comprehensive youth health service that provides physical and mental health support, information and services to young people aged 12-25 and their families in a youth friendly environment and is led by the Brain and Mind Centre. The team at headspace includes clinical psychologists, psychologists, general practitioners, social workers, occupational therapists, mental health nurses, researchers and administration staff.

headspace Camperdown is seeking an experienced and passionate Clinical Psychologist to deliver high-quality assessment, engagement, and care coordination services to young people aged 12 to 25 years. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support young people with diverse mental health, physical health, vocational, and substance use needs through an early intervention approach. Experience working with eating disorders is highly desirable

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide psychological assessment and evidence-based psychological therapy for young people (12-25) with emerging or established mental health disorders under an early-intervention (clinical staging) framework of service delivery

• in collaboration with the headspace team, provide follow up assessments for young people with emerging mental health disorders using a standardised assessment format

• work with a high level of independence & autonomy in coordination & administration of a busy youth mental health service

• ability to liaise closely with onsite independent practitioners, local referral agencies and other services

• carry out all tasks with professionalism, tact, sensitivity, confidentiality and discretion and work calmly under pressure; Problem solve decisively and responsibly in dealing with difficult situations including clinical issues

• maintain accurate and timely case notes and records inputting data required by headspace National and headspace Camperdown

• adhere to headspace Camperdown Clinical Governance Framework, policies and procedures

• using IT systems including Microsoft Office, Email, Practice Management Software provided onsite e.g. Blue Chip and Medical Director, and data collection tools as determined by the Brain and Mind Research Institute and headspace National Office. Ensure data entry compliance.

• participate in relevant Clinical Meetings

• to participate in headspace Camperdown community awareness activities promoting the health and wellbeing of young people and liaise with relevant community groups, government and non government service providers.

• participate in quality improvement projects and research

• maintain a working knowledge of current legislation and government policy in relation to mental health and alcohol and other drug disorders, particularly as it relates to young people in NSW

• participate in training and professional development as required by headspace, and any other tasks appropriate to classification as requested by the supervisor.

About you

• Postgraduate qualifications - Clinical Psychology

• AHPRA registration as a psychologist with an endorsed area of practise in clinical psychology

• experience in psychological assessment and intervention services for young people aged 12-25 years who have mental health, alcohol and other drug problems

• competence regarding clinical information systems, software packages and willingness to be trained and implement MDS, the headspace data collection and registration tool

• computer literate, with familiarity with the Microsoft Windows environment and Microsoft Office applications and capacity to learn how to use a new clinical software package for keeping of electronic client records

• demonstrated ability to consult, liaise and negotiate with young people, family/carers, workers and other agencies

• well developed interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal), problem solving, advocacy and negotiation skills.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Cecilia Blamey, Recruitment Operations by email [email protected].

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