Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $83,670.00 - $122,465.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options
Location: Bathurst NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 15 September 2026 – 11:59pm
Psychologist – Child and Family Mental Health Services (CAMHs)
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Bathurst
About the role
An exciting opportunity exists for a Psychologist to join the Bathurst Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS), providing assessment, intervention and support to young people and their families within a community mental health setting.
The Bathurst CAMHS team is a multidisciplinary service comprising professionals from psychology, nursing, social work and psychiatry backgrounds, with additional support from dietetics and other allied health disciplines. The team is committed to delivering high-quality care and is known for its collaborative, supportive and flexible workplace culture.
Working directly with young people and their families, the successful applicant will be required to conduct mental health assessments, provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions and contribute to care planning to support positive mental health outcomes.
The successful applicant will work closely with the Team Leader, Clinical Leader and wider multidisciplinary team, while also benefiting from dedicated clinical supervision and professional mentoring. A comprehensive clinical and operational orientation program will support your transition into the role, along with an individualised professional development pathway designed to build core CAMHS skills and support your ongoing professional interests and career growth.
Working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career in child and adolescent mental health while working in a highly supportive environment that values teamwork, professional development and excellence in clinical care
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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Anita Willey on 02 6330 5410 or at [email protected]
Additional information for applicants:
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
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