Senior Forensic/Clinical Psychologist - Drug Health Forensic Team

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
• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave
• Salary Packaging – lowers your taxable income and increase your take-home pay

Employment type: Permanent Full time
Position classification: Senior Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $139,137- $147,108 per annum
Hours per week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ601416

Who we are:

Join WSLHD Drug Health Services, a dynamic, collaborative team delivering specialised psychological care for individuals with addiction and antisocial behaviour, offering opportunities to supervise and train staff, work with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, participate in research and program evaluations, and contribute to a culture prioritising evidence-based practice and ethical standards.

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.

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.

Provide leadership and specialist psychological services for complex cases, ensuring recovery-focused and risk-managed interventions.

• Conduct advanced psychological assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions for consumers and families
• Supervise clinical and forensic psychologists, provisional psychologists, and allied health staff
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage comorbidity, antisocial behaviour, and associated risks
• Lead program evaluation, research projects, and quality improvement initiatives
• Consult with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical frameworks

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.

Criteria:

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1.   Current psychologist Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

2.   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) Download the Position Description
 2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Angelo Barbaro at angelo.barbaro@health.nsw.gov.au or 0417 266 584

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. 

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Applications close: 19th October 2025