Psychologist Drug Health Forensic Team MERIT and Drug Court

• 🌏 Impact lives across Western Sydney communities
• 🌱 Guide recovery journeys with proven clinical approaches
• 🤝 Collaborate with legal, clinical & support teams

Change lives daily with individual counselling, case work & expert court reporting for clients in AOD-focused diversion programs in Western Sydney.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Psychologist
Remuneration: $77,358 – $113,226 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Cumberland

Where you'll be working
Join Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), dedicated to 'better health services for western Sydney and beyond'

• 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
As part of our Court Diversion Programs (Adult Drug Court and Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment), you will provide essential support to individuals experiencing substance use challenges. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering evidence-based counselling to clients involved in court diversion programs
• Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored treatment plans
• Preparing professional court reports to support client legal proceedings
• Providing ongoing case management to support client progress and recovery
• Collaborating with legal, medical, and support service teams to ensure holistic care
• This role may involve working across two sites; Cumberland and Mount Druitt Hospital (Centre for Addiction Medicine)

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: Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field.
• Registration: Psychologist Registration with APHRA.

Selection Criteria

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

Requisition ID: REQ578968
Applications Close: 7th July 2025

Need more information?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• 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 lucie.swaffield@health.nsw.gov.au or 9840 3308.