Employment Type: Full-time, Temporary 12 months with possibility of extension and/ or permanency.
Classification: Health Professional Level 2/ Psychologist Level 2 (PN 68646)
Salary for HP2: $88,252 - $105,569 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Salary for P2: $88,252 - $114,592 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Note: This role will be filled at either a Health Professional Level 2 or Psychologist Level 2 depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.
Location: 1 Moore Street, Canberra City, ACT
Section: ADS Diversion Service
Closing Date: 26 March 2025

• 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.
• 11.5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to discounted gym membership.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.
• Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (subject to review and approval).

About the Role:

Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) is a part of the division of Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS), which is contemporary, evidence-based service providing high quality ADS guided by the principles of harm minimisation. ADS incorporates 7 areas including the Opioid Treatment Services, Medical Services, Consultation and Liaison Service, 10 bed Inpatient Withdrawal Service, Police and Court Diversion Service, Drug Alcohol Sentencing List and Counselling and Treatment Services.

ADS provides information, court reports, advice, referral, intake, assessment, and support for ACT residents struggling with substance use issues. We offer services for individuals, their family and friends, general practitioners, other health professionals, and business and community groups. This also includes the provision of high-quality liaison with external stakeholders, consumers, and staff of MHJHADS. This position is part of ADS Police and Court Diversion Service team, based at 1 Moore Street, Canberra City.

The role sits within a multidisciplinary team that works collaboratively with individuals to address psychosocial issues which involves screening, assessment, counselling, therapeutic group work, advocacy, or referral to other agencies for more specialised support. The role is a mandatory qualified position and will require recent demonstrated experience in the provision of comprehensive assessments, ability to provide a wide range of psychological/counselling treatments and group work to adults. Experience of alcohol and other drug assessment skills are desirable but not mandatory. All team members are required to undertake professional development and supervision, provide supervision, participate in quality initiatives, and contribute to the multidisciplinary team processes.

This is a 12-month temporary position with the possibility of extension and/or permanency.

Please note: This position may be filled based written application, CV and referee reports alone.

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.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• 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 submit a copy of your CV along with a 2x page response to the Selection Criteria listed in the position description. Only applications submitted online via the E-Recruitment system will be accepted.

***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.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please see the full contact details and how to apply on the CHS Careers Page.