Join a highly regarded Consultation Liaison team delivering specialist psychological care across acute hospital settings.
Remuneration: $72.97 - $77.16 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist
Hours per week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ674691
Applications Close: Sunday 19th July 2026
Where you'll be working
The Consultation Liaison (CL) Psychiatry Service provides in-reach across all wards at John Hunter Hospital and also supports Maitland, Belmont and Manning hospitals.
The team provides assessment and intervention for patients with a broad range of presentations, including psychiatric or psychological concerns related to medical illness, primary mental health conditions with co-existing medical or surgical issues, somatoform disorders, presentations following suicide attempts, and patients experiencing delirium, dementia or behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD). The service also provides advice to hospital staff regarding consent for treatment and anxiety management, while supporting patients, families and multidisciplinary teams through education and consultation.
Working within the CL team offers a diverse and clinically rewarding caseload, allowing you to utilise your specialist skills while continuing to grow professionally. The team is committed to delivering high-quality, comprehensive clinical care through a collaborative approach, timely support for referrers and a strong, supportive team culture.
About the role
As the Senior Clinical Psychologist within the Consultation Liaison team, you will provide inpatient psychological assessment and brief interventions, along with short- to medium-term outpatient therapy for hospital patients. The role offers an excellent balance of autonomy and teamwork, with opportunities to build strong relationships across medical and surgical specialties while supporting patients with complex needs.
You will also contribute to staff wellbeing by working alongside a range of professional groups to support the delivery of complex and, at times, emotionally challenging clinical care. The role includes liaison with specialist services including Cystic Fibrosis, the Young People's Diabetes Team, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, perioperative services and post-stroke services.
You will be supported by the Area Director of Liaison Psychiatry, the CL Service Manager and the Psychology Head of Discipline. Ongoing professional development is encouraged through monthly Clinical Review meetings, Journal Club and regular professional supervision. During your orientation, supernumerary shifts with the Greater Newcastle Mental Health Service CL team can be arranged to provide opportunities to shadow experienced clinicians and become familiar with the role and service.
About you
You are a Senior Clinical or Health Psychologist who is passionate about delivering evidence-based psychological care to people with co-existing psychiatric and medical conditions within a general hospital setting.
You are eager to learn, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively, and able to communicate clearly and concisely to support safe, effective clinical care. Most importantly, you value teamwork and are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture that contributes to a high-performing, supportive and engaged team.
Requirements:
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), 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:
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Salary packaging options
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Fitness Passport
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
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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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply:
Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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Extensive effective experience in assessment, intervention and evaluation of clinical outcomes with diverse patient and/or consumer populations.
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Demonstrated ability to work independently in the provision of patient/consumer-focused care.
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Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team to accomplish service goals and improved patient and/or consumer care and outcomes.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Danielle Sander on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
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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. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
