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Impact lives across Western Sydney communitiesGuide recovery journeys with proven clinical approachesCollaborate with legal, clinical & support teamsChange lives daily with individual counselling, case work & expert court reporting for clients in AOD-focused diversion programs in Western Sydney.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: PsychologistRemuneration: $77,358 $113,226 per annumHours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may beconsidered for part time hours)Location: CumberlandWhere you''ll be workingJoin Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), dedicated to ''better health services for western Sydney and beyond''Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.Focuses on primary and secondary health care.Aims for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.What you''ll be doingAs part of our Court Diversion Programs (Adult Drug Court and Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment), you will provide essential support to individuals experiencing substance use challenges. Your key responsibilities will include:Delivering evidence-based counselling to clients involved in court diversion programsConducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored treatment plansPreparing professional court reports to support client legal proceedingsProviding ongoing case management to support client progress and recoveryCollaborating with legal, medical, and support service teams to ensure holistic careThis role may involve working across two sites; Cumberland and Mount Druitt Hospital (Centre for Addiction Medicine)How to ApplyApply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.Essential RequirementsQualification: Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related field.Registration: Psychologist Registration with APHRA.Selection CriteriaExperience working in a counselling role with complex populations.Experience administering comprehensive assessments and designing targeted treatment plans for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problems.Demonstrated skills in providing evidence based treatment for substance use issues and/or comorbid mental health problems.Ability to work in court based programs with clients who have engaged in offending behaviour.Proven high quality written and verbal communication skills.Prior experience or exposure to crisis and risk situations and challenging client behaviours.An understanding of the array of psychosocial issues that contribute to substance use problems and capacity to take a holistic approach to treatment.Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willingness to travel to and work from other sites across Western Sydney Local Health District.Requisition ID: REQ578968Applications Close: 7th July 2025Need moreinformation?Find out more aboutapplyingfor 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 Lucie Swaffield atlucie.swaffield@health.nsw.gov.au or 9840 3308.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.#S-DNI #J-18808-Ljbffr