Clinical Psychologist jobs in Wagga Wagga, NSW

Clinical Psychologist work in Wagga Wagga, NSW

Clinical Psychologist roles in Wagga Wagga, NSW sit within persistent demand across clinical and community roles. Agricultural workforce and rural mental health are distinct service priorities. NSW Health rural incentives apply. NDIS sector is growing across the region. clinical psychologist positions are found across public health services, community organisations, and private practice in the region.

Clinical Psychologists have completed at minimum a masters-level qualification in clinical psychology accredited by APAC, plus a period of supervised practice. Their clinical endorsement allows them to assess and treat a broader range of conditions than general psychologists, and they attract a higher Medicare rebate under the Better Access scheme.

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers public mental health services across a huge geographic area in south-west NSW, with Wagga Wagga Base Hospital as the primary acute facility and community mental health teams based across the region. The MLHD catchment includes Wagga Wagga, Griffith, Leeton, Deniliquin, and dozens of smaller towns and communities.

Qualifications typically required

• APAC-accredited Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
• Supervised practice hours completed
• AHPRA registration with Clinical endorsement
• Medicare provider number for private practice

Key employers in Wagga Wagga, NSW

• Murrumbidgee Local Health District
• Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
• headspace Wagga Wagga
• Murrumbidgee PHN
• Uniting (NSW)
• Catholic Care
• EACH
• Charles Sturt University