Psychology Clinical Lead - Drug & Alcohol
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.
With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Our benefits:
- A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
- Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
- A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
- A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
- Novated Leasing
- Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Snr Clinical Psychologist
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $139,137.00 - $147,108.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ558516
Who we are:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
The alcohol and other drugs team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label.
We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
What you’ll be doing:
Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.
This position will assume the clinical leadership of psychologists working in the Drug & Alcohol Service and oversee day-to-day operational management of the team. The incumbent will provide high quality, patient focused, evidence-based psychological assessments, diagnosis and interventions for the purpose of improving the outcomes of patients and families/carers engaged in treatment programs with the Drug & Alcohol Service.
The role requires a senior level of knowledge and experience that is demonstrated in higher levels of competence, initiative, innovation, responsibility, and the development and extension of applications of assessment and treatment methods.
A psychologist position in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Generally registered as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia with area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology. Extensive contemporary experience and knowledge of psychological practice.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and proven problem-solving ability within a clinical setting.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
More information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact James Brown on James.Brown1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 18/03/2025
