Senior Mental Health Psychologists - Banksia and Acacia Units

Job Description - Senior Mental Health Psychologists - Banksia and Acacia Units (02RIM) Job Description Senior Mental Health Psychologists - Banksia and Acacia Units ( Job Number: 02RIM ) Description Employment Type: 1 x Part Time (29.4 hours per week), Temporary 6 months with possibility of extension & 1 x Full Time, Temporary 18 months with possibility of extension and or permanency Classification: Psychologist Level 3 (PN LP8685, LP7373) Salary: $ 123,014 - $ 125,809 (Plus 12.5% Super) Location: North Canberra Hospital, Bruce ACT Section: Banksia and Acacia Units Closing Date: 24 August 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • 12.5% Superannuation. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite cafes • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval) About the Role: Why work in Canberra? Located in one of Australia’s most liveable cities, this role also offers the unique advantage of Canberra’s relaxed lifestyle and pace, supporting a rewarding career alongside an excellent quality of life. To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services CHS are seeking skilled and motivated Psychologists to join the Allied Health team within Adult Inpatient Mental Health Services (AIMHS). This role provides psychological services across the Acacia and Banksia Units, as well as other inpatient teams within the service. Working under the limited direction of the Allied Health Manager and Allied Health Clinical Lead, you will exercise independent professional judgement to provide assessment and evidence-based interventions for people experiencing complex and serious mental health conditions. The role involves conducting comprehensive clinical assessments and delivering both individual and group-based therapeutic interventions within a recovery-focused framework. As a valued member of the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to collaborative care planning, support consumers to achieve their recovery goals, participate in clinical supervision and professional development, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives across the service. To be successful in this role, you will be a skilled psychologist with experience working with people experiencing complex mental health conditions. You will demonstrate strong assessment and intervention skills, sound clinical judgement, and a commitment to recovery-oriented practice. Your ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, will enable you to build effective therapeutic relationships and contribute positively to consumer outcomes. A commitment to ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and continuous improvement will also be highly regarded. This role offers the chance to work with a diverse inpatient mental health population while being part of a dedicated and experienced multidisciplinary team. You will be supported to further develop your clinical expertise through supervision, professional development, and opportunities to contribute to service improvement and innovative models of care. An excellent opportunity for an experienced psychologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care and working as part of a supportive, consumer-centred inpatient team. Note : Appointment to the position may be made based on written application only. A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/ future vacant positions at the same level across CHS. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description . Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website . Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Emily Peelgrane at [email protected] Job : Allied Health Salary Range : 123,014.00 - 125,809.00 Closing Date : 24/Aug/2026, 1:59:00 PM