Psychologist – Trauma
& Community Mental Health
JewishCare | Sydney NSW
Psychology & Counselling
Make a meaningful difference supporting a community recovering from trauma.
About JewishCare
JewishCare is a leading social services organisation dedicated to supporting and strengthening the resilience and independence of individuals and families across the NSW Jewish community.
In the wake of the Bondi attack, JewishCare has expanded its response to support individuals, families and the broader community experiencing trauma, distress and ongoing recovery needs.
We are introducing new roles to strengthen this work and ensure timely, coordinated and compassionate support and are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychologist to join our Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Team.
In this role, you will provide trauma-informed psychological assessment and therapeutic support to individuals impacted by the Bondi incident and related community distress.
Working under the supervision of the Senior Clinical Psychologist, you will deliver evidence-based interventions that help individuals stabilise, process trauma, and connect with longer-term support services where required.
This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical expertise with community impact, supporting
people through recovery and resilience.
About the Role
As a Psychologist, you will:
- Provide trauma-informed psychological assessments and therapy
- Develop individualised treatment plans aligned with best-practice models
- Deliver evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT and other trauma-informed approaches
- Provide short-to medium-term therapeutic interventions
- Conduct risk and suicide/self-harm assessments
- Develop safety plans and crisis support strategies
- Maintain accurate and compliant clinical documentation
- Work collaboratively with community stakeholders and referral services
- Support clients experiencing trauma reactions, grief, distress, and disruption
About You
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA
- Strong clinical assessment, formulation and therapeutic skills
- Experience providing trauma-informed psychological support
- Experience working with individuals with complex psychosocial needs
- Ability to provide compassionate, accessible clinical guidance
- Understanding of community mental health systems and referral pathways
- Strong communication and engagement skills
Mandatory Requirements
- AHPRA registration as a Psychologist
- Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Check
Desirable
- Understanding of Jewish values, heritage and culture
Why Join JewishCare?
- Meaningful work supporting community recovery
- Work within a supportive multidisciplinary team
- Clinical supervision provided by a Senior Clinical Psychologist
- Opportunity to apply trauma-informed practice in a community setting
- Values-driven organisation focused on care, dignity and inclusion
Apply Now
If you are passionate about supporting individuals through trauma and recovery, we would love to hear from you.
Click Apply and submit your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.
