About the role
Adult Drug Court is a 12 month program to assist eligible clients released from custody to access drug treatment. The clinical psychologist will provide clinical and operational leadership for the Adult drug Court team as well hold a clinical caseload. The clinical psychologist will conduct assessments and provide, counselling and case management and advocate for positive outcomes for their clients. The role will include making referrals, to appropriate health, housing, Centrelink and rehabilitation services as well as liaising with stakeholders, including other government and NGO services.
We are looking for someone who has …
1. Current registration with AHPRA and must hold a post graduate degree in clinical psychology (Masters, and/or Doctorate or PhD) that provides eligibility for full membership of the APS and ACPA.
2. Demonstrated clinical knowledge, skill and clinical experience in the provision of clinical psychology interventions, demonstrated knowledge and skills in the use of therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Insight Oriented Psychotherapy. Demonstrated skills in working with families.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees) …
3. Allocated Day Off (ADO)
4. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
5. Novated Leasing
6. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
7. Fitness Passport
8. Great education opportunities through the Sydney Education
About working for SLHD
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
Applications Close: 29 February 2024