Psychologist jobs in Newcastle NSW

Introduction:
THE OPPORTUNITY

Join our not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact on mental health in our community. We’re seeking a passionate and skilled Registered Psychologist to join our Counselling and Clinical Services Team, with flexibility to work part-time or full-time.

You will have diverse clinical opportunities through our well-established referral sources, providing therapeutic services and clinical assessments to a demographic of clients ranging from vulnerable people in the community in our funded work, to high functioning corporate clients in our EAP fee for service business. To be successful in this position, you will need to be competent and confident in undertaking psychological assessments, and able to apply your clinical judgement in a range of contexts with professionalism and care.

You will benefit from a beautiful clinical space with full administration support, permanent employment, competitive remuneration, individual and group supervision, external professional development fund and study leave, and flexible work options; all aimed at creating a culture of safety and excellence alongside work life balance.

For the right candidate, this opportunity can be offered on a permanent part time or full time basis, working across the Newcastle, Hunter and Manning regions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

• Directly contribute to improving the lives of many in the community.
• Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport (T&C’s apply).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees).
• Salary packaging available.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A great friendly environment of dedicated and passionate co-workers.
• Enjoy up to 10% off at top retailers with our mnBenefits program.
• Corporate benefits, including EAP, flu shots and more.

Description:
POSITION DESCRIPTION

Key responsibilities:

• Provide professional counselling support through our general counselling service and our well established Employee Assistance Program Service
• Provide therapeutic and clinical assessments and interventions
• Provide preventative educational programs to individuals, couples and families, through face-to-face and telephone counselling, including crisis counselling

Skills and Experiences:
EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Experience in a mental health/counselling setting; and with eligibility to obtain a Medicare provider number
• Relevant experience in, or capability to provide individual, family or relationship counselling to clients across the lifespan
• Experience in the provision of short term as well as longer term counselling utilising a range of therapeutic modalities
• Experience in, or willingness to provide a variety of psychometric and other assessments (such as autism assessments, cognitive, achievement and developmental assessments)
• Experience in and willingness to work in a multidisciplinary team
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including: the ability to build rapport with clients; the ability to create a positive client/customer experience in and outside of the counselling room
• Ability and/or experience working in a fast paced clinical environment
• A willingness to work across various sites, depending on need
• Experience in facilitating training to organisations (Desirable)
• SIRA accredited and willingness to do some workers compensation therapeutic interventions (Desirable)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary Qualifications in psychology
• Fully registered psychologist with AHPRA (and endorsement for Clinical Psychologists)
• NSW Driver’s Licence
• A current Working With Children Check for paid employment and NDIS Workers clearance or willingness to obtain

To Apply

Please provide a current copy of your Resume and a Cover Letter which addresses the two criterion points below:

• Why you want this role and how it aligns with your career goals
• Your qualifications and experience in a similar position

For further information please reach out to: Lisa Craven, Director on lisa.craven@catholiccare.org.au

Applications close 11:59pm on Wednesday, 29th July 2026.

Applications for this position will only be considered if submitted through the following platforms: our careers page on our website, mnpeople, Indeed, Seek, or LinkedIn.

Additional Information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons.

All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese’s Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese’s Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.