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Western Sydney Local Health District

Clinical Psychologist

FULL TIME

December 4, 2024

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 1st December 2025)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.33 - $64.88 per hour + 11% Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38

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, Cumberland, 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

We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist to provide psychological services within court diversion programs for individuals with substance use issues.
The role involves the following responsibilities:

Conducting comprehensive psychological assessments.
Developing treatment plans tailored to client needs.
Compiling court reports and contributing to case management.
Providing evidence-based psychological treatment.
Working within Adult Drug Court and Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment programs.

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

Essential Criteria

Qualification: Masters or Doctoral degree in Forensic or Clinical Psychology
Registration: AHPRA Registered Psychologist with Forensic or Clinical Endorsement otherwise current eligibility for endorsement pathway

Selection Criteria

Experience administering comprehensive assessments and designing targeted treatment plans for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.

Demonstrated skills in providing evidence based psychological treatment for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.

Ability to work in court based programs with clients who have engaged in offending behaviour.

Proven high quality written and verbal communication skills.

Prior experience or exposure to crisis and risk situations and challenging client behaviours.

An understanding of the array of psychosocial issues that contribute to substance use problems and capacity to take a holistic approach to treatment.

Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ532437
Applications Close: 18th December 2024

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 Angelo Barbaro on Angelo.Barbaro@health.nsw.gov.au

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

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/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available as it has expired

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