Clinical Psychologist - Alternate Care Clinic

About this role

* Work with highly complex trauma and attachment presentations * Specialist role in Out‐of‐Home Care mental health services * Join a leading tertiary health district at Westmead Hospital Manage complex trauma, build recovery pathways and lead systemic care for children and young people in Out‐of‐Home Care. Specialist child & youth mental health focus. Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 12 months) Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist Remuneration: $59.59 - $72.63 per hour Hours Per Week: 16 Location: Westmead Hospital Where you'll be working Located at Westmead Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is one of Australia’s largest and most progressive health services, serving a diverse and growing community. Westmead Hospital is a major teaching and referral centre and is undergoing a $1.1 billion redevelopment, positioning it as a world‐class health precinct. You’ll join the Alternate Care Clinic (ACC) at Redbank House, a highly specialised community mental health service within Perinatal, Child and Youth Mental Health Services (PCYMHS). * Values‐driven culture of collaboration, respect, openness and empowerment * Highly specialised multidisciplinary team supporting complex presentations * Strong academic, teaching and research environment * Commitment to trauma‐informed, attachment‐focused care * Access to professional development, supervision and career pathways What you'll be doing As a Clinical Psychologist in ACC, you will deliver specialist, trauma‐informed psychological care to children and young people with high and complex needs in Out‐of‐Home Care, working systemically across their care networks. * Conduct comprehensive psychological and systemic assessments * Design and coordinate multi‐systemic treatment plans across care settings * Deliver specialist interventions including trauma, attachment and family‐based therapies * Provide consultation, advocacy and education to carers, agencies and schools * Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and broader service system Ready to make a difference? Make a lasting impact on the lives of children, young people and families while working alongside passionate experts committed to better health for all. Apply now and help shape trauma‐informed care in Western Sydney. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Requirements: Qualification: Accredited post-graduate Masters or Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology Registration: Full registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Selection Criteria: * Extensive experience in working therapeutically with children and young people with significant behavioural, emotional, mental health and/or psychosocial difficulties. * Clinical experience working with children or adolescents in out-of-home-care and/or the child protection system. * Specialised knowledge in areas such as trauma, attachment and systemic interventions including experience in providing family therapy and an awareness of evidenced based therapies such as TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR. * Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and with other service providers to achieve optimal outcomes for children, young people and their families. * Demonstrated capacity to provide consultation, supervision and training to other professionals including more junior health professionals and students. * Current valid NSW drivers licence and willingness to use it for work purposes. Requisition ID: REQ676995 Applications Close: 29th July 2026 Need more information ? * Find out more about applying for this position. * Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. * Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. * For inquiries about the role, contact Gena Hughes on 0423 783 424. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.