• Join a multidisciplinary team supporting client recovery journeys
• Engage in ongoing professional development and clinical excellence.
• Offer holistic client care through case management and team liaison.

Deliver psychological care in WSLHD including assessments, treatment, and reports for clients facing substance use and mental health challenges.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (Up to March 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $55.09- $67.15 per hour
Hours Per Week: 16
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
• Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
• Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
• Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
• Aims for better health services for western Sydney and beyond.

What you'll be doing
Provide specialist psychological services within court diversion programs (Adult Drug Court and Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment) for clients presenting with substance use issues. Duties include comprehensive assessment, treatment planning, court report writing, case management and evidence based psychological treatment.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Requirements

• Qualification: Masters or Doctoral degree in Forensic or Clinical Psychology.
• Registration: Full AHPRA registration as a Psychologist.

Selection Criteria

1. Experience administering comprehensive assessments and designing targeted treatment plans for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.
2. Demonstrated skills in providing evidence based psychological treatment for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.
3. Ability to work in court based programs with clients who have engaged in offending behaviour.
4. Proven high quality written and verbal communication skills.
5. Prior experience or exposure to crisis and risk situations and challenging client behaviours.
6. An understanding of the the array of psychosocial issues that contribute to substance use problems and capacity to take a holistic approach to treatment.
7. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ560921
Applications Close: 23rd April 2025

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Lucie Swaffield at [email protected].

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.