Clinical/Forensic Psychologist - Drug & Alcohol
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- Clinical Psychologist
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- REQ580249 Requisition #
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- 7 hours ago Post Date
Location: Nepean Hospital
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ580249
Application Close: 14/07/2025
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
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, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.
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.
An exciting opportunity has opened up for a Clinical/Forensic Psychologist to join the Drug and Alcohol Methadone Community Client Management Team. This position will provide evidence-based drug and alcohol services to patients accessing the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Drug and Alcohol Service
We invite you to make this next step in your career with us. Apply Today!
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
· 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
· Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Masters or Doctoral degree in Clinical or Forensic Psychology, full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia and endorsement or working towards endorsement as a clinical or forensic psychologist (as appropriate to postgraduate qualification).
- Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of drug & alcohol assessments and evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
- Skills in development and management of research/quality projects including data analysis and program evaluation.
- High level of competence in the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence based psychological, cognitive/behaviour management and counselling interventions for patients with substance abuse problems.
- An ability to liaise with a range of relevant agencies and departments of the Local Health District.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of the multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services.
- Proven high quality computer literacy, clinical documentation and verbal communication skills.
- Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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 Skye Deutschbein on Skye.Deutschbein@health.nsw.gov.au
