Clinical Psychologist - Cannabis Clinic (DACS)
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2026
Location: James Fletcher Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $53.23 - $64.88 per hour + superannuation
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ482946
Applications Close: 5th May 2024
About the Role
In this position, you will facilitate support of clients through the range of services provided by Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services. This will be done through conducting assessments, implementing appropriate care and psychologically based therapeutic management plans, and ensuring coordination or referrals and transitioning of care to other providers.
You will also participate in research studies and projects, and provide expert clinical perspective where required.
The successful applicant will be supported by their Line Manager, Clinical Lead, District Allied Health Lead and fellow colleagues within the Cannabis Clinic and the broader Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services.
Where you'll be working
The successful applicant will work part time within the Cannabis Clinic as part of a team that provides evidence based best practice specialist psychological services to clients with substance use challenges and complex comorbidities. You will be located at our Thwaites Building, which can be found at James Fletcher Hospital and is only a stones throw away from the beach – fancy some fresh air on your lunch break?
About You
You will have a calming nature as well as being accessible, approachable and respectful. You will have the ability to maintain professionalism at all times and have strong ethical values.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great 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 Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need 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 Kellie Collinson on Kellie.Collinson@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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