Clinical/Forensic Psychologist

• 👥 Join a leading service in addiction and mental health care
• 🏥 Work at historic Cumberland Hospital in Sydney's west
• 🌱 Drive client recovery with compassionate psychological care

Provide evidence-based psychological care for clients with substance use & mental health issues in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $109,247 – $133,156 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working 
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.

What you'll be doing

WSLHD Drug Health Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems related to their substance use as well as to their families and carers.

• The Drug Health Clinical/Forensic Psychologist is responsible for the provision of specialist psychological assessment and therapy for comorbid substance use and mental health issues. This position contributes to the care of clients within a multidisciplinary team under the direction and supervision of the Drug Health Psychology Team Leader, and the Allied Health Manager.

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: Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology or Forensic Psychology.
• Registration: General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Selection Criteria

1. Well-developed skills in assessment and formulation of complex presentations including psychometric and interview based assessment.
2. Well-developed skills in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based psychological behaviour management and psychological interventions for consumers with substance use and mental health issues.
3. Well-developed skills in the development and facilitation of group therapy programs.
4. An understanding of the principles and practices of health care delivery as they apply to the Drug and Alcohol field, including standard treatment approaches and broad concepts such as harm-minimisation.
5. Well-developed skills in the development and management of research projects including data analysis and reporting results of research projects to appropriate publication standards.
6. Good negotiation and communication skills.
7. Demonstrated sound computer skills.
8. Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia.

Requisition ID: REQ587724
Applications Close: 3rd August 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  Agnes Bali at agnes.bali@health.nsw.gov.au or 8860 2560.