CAMHS Clinical Psychologist (Temporary Part-Time)

About the role

Hunter New England Local Health District is recruiting a Clinical Psychologist for its Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) Manning team, based at the Taree site. The role delivers specialist mental health assessment and treatment for children and young people aged 0-17 with complex and severe mental health challenges, using a model of care that emphasises dyadic and family-based interventions, with individual therapy where clinically indicated.

This is a temporary part-time position of 32 hours per week, starting as soon as possible and ending on 30 July 2027. Pay is $42.19-$61.76 per hour plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging; applications close on 22 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical assessments and explore presenting concerns and family dynamics
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs
• Contribute to coordinated care through case management, service navigation and collaborative recovery planning
• Work with colleagues across CAMHS, Taree and Maitland, and travel during work hours to other locations in the Manning area

Required profile

• Australian citizenship, Australian permanent residency, New Zealand citizenship with a current passport, or an appropriate visa; no visa sponsorship available
• APAC-accredited postgraduate clinical psychology qualification of at least two years full-time, or provisional psychologist status (Clinical Psychologists in Training)
• Demonstrated experience assessing, treating and evaluating children and adolescents with mental health challenges, working with their families and carers
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and its application to therapeutic interventions
• Ability to solve problems independently, set priorities and communicate verbally and in writing with children, young people and their families

What we offer

• Collaborative team environment and daily multidisciplinary team reviews
• Clinical supervision, training and educational opportunities
• Career progression within NSW Health
• Annual leave, paid parental leave and salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program