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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $51.46 - $63.11 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ334528
Applications Close: 25/09/2022
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 and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
What we can offer you (for eligible 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
What you will be doing:
We have an exciting opportunity for a registered Clinical or Forensic Psychologist in our Drug and Alcohol Community Client Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for the provision of evidence-based drug and alcohol services to patients accessing the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Drug and Alcohol Service.
As a Clinical or Forensic Psychologist, you will be providing psychological services including psychosocial/psychometric assessment, treatment planning, counselling and cognitive/ behavioral interventions to patients presenting for treatment for drug & alcohol problems, provide comprehensive drug & alcohol assessments and treatment planning for patients referred to the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Drug and Alcohol Service and, within the scope of clinical practice of a clinical/forensic psychologist, assist identifying patient and service risks pertaining to patients accessing the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Drug and Alcohol Service and developing management strategies.
The role will require high level of problem solving and decision making when it comes to treatment planning and psychological interventions. You will be working closely with a supportive and talented multidisciplinary team as well as partnering with key internal and external agencies.
We invite you to share your talent and expertise in shaping your local health community. Learn more about the role. Apply Now!
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
Selection Criteria to be Addressed:
- 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.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Grimberg on Nicole.Grimberg@health.nsw.gov.au
