Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist - Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services
Remuneration: $39.01 - $67.15 per hour + 11.5% super
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2026
Position Classification: Psychologist / Clinical Psychologist
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ546511
Applications Close: Thursday, 13th February 2025
The Youth Drug and Alcohol Services (YDACS) team brings together professionals from a range of health disciplines to work together in support of young people aged 12 to 24 years old. The YDACS program is entering a phase of expansion, and this position is part of that program growth. It means strong ties to the Youth Clinical Liaison team at the John Hunter Hospital and enhanced connections to existing and emerging community services, building YDACS’ capacity to connect with respond to alcohol and drug-related support and treatment needs among young people and their families in the Hunter New England Health District.
About the role:
The successful candidate will be delivering therapeutic psychological interventions to young people with moderate to severe substance use presentations. In some cases, this will involve responding to the needs of young people who present with a very high degree of complexity in their lives and have significant health issues. This will be done as an integrated part of the YDACS multidisciplinary team. The position also involves working across other DACS programs at the James Fletcher and John Hunter Hospital campuses, and as the service builds its geographical reach, supporting other parts of the District via virtual delivery of care and support to regionally based DACS staff.
The successful candidate will participate in weekly intake and clinical reviews, daily team huddles and monthly team meetings. They will also have regular peer interaction with DACS staff who share in common the discipline of psychology, as well as individual clinical supervision and support from the service manager. Regular education is provided to all DACS staff and staff are encouraged to pursue opportunities for professional development appropriate to their role.
About you:
As well as excellent therapeutic skills, including practice strength across range of therapeutic modalities, the successful candidate will bring a well developed understanding of harm minimisation approaches relevant to working with young people. The ability to effectively build trust and engage, to work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders and strong problem-solving skills will all be essential qualities of the successful candidate.
Requirements:
- Holds a relevant degree in psychology as detailed in the Position Description, current Authority to Practise as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology or is eligible to be a Clinical Psychology Registrar, OR currently enrolled in a Master of Clinical Psychology (clinical psychologist in training).
- Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jay Jordens on jay.jordens@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 PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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