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Work at the intersection of psychology justice and recovery Deliver evidence-based treatment for complex forensic clients Diverse practice across court and hospital based settingsAssess treat and support forensic clients through MERIT and Drug Court programs building recovery pathways and safer communitiesEmployment Type:PermanentFull TimePosition Classification:PsychologistRemuneration: $80,452 - $117,755 per annumHours Per Week:38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)Location:Cumberland HospitalWhere you''ll be workingYou will join the Drug Health Forensic Team within Cumberland Hospitals supporting court diversion programs across Western Sydney. The team works closely with courts health and legal partners to deliver timely high quality care for people with substance use and complex needs. Specialist forensic drug health service with strong clinical governance Collaborative multidisciplinary team culture Close partnerships with Local Courts and Parramatta Drug Court Commitment to ethical practice learning and supervision Opportunities to work across Cumberland and Mount Druitt HospitalWhat you''ll be doingIn this role you will provide specialist psychological services to clients referred through Adult Drug Court and MERIT programs focusing on assessment treatment and recovery focused care. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop targeted treatment plans Deliver evidence based counselling in individual and group settings Prepare high quality court reports and attend court when required Manage complex cases including risk crisis response and stakeholder liaison Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and contribute to broader Drug Health servicesBenefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health DistrictPaid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)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 CriteriaQualification: Bachelor Degree in Psychology or related fieldRegistration: Psychologist Registration with APHRA.Selection CriteriaExperience working in a counselling role with complex populationsExperience administering comprehensive assessments and designing targeted treatment plans for substance use issues and/or co-morbid mental health problemsDemonstrated skills in providing evidence based treatment for substance use issues and/or comorbid mental health problemsAbility to work in court based programs with clients who have engaged in offending behaviourProven high quality written and verbal communication skillsPrior experience or exposure to crisis and risk situations and challenging client behavioursAn understanding of the array of psychosocial issues that contribute to substance use problems and capacity to take a holistic approach to treatmentCurrent Drivers Licence valid within Australia and willingness to travel to and work from other sites across Western Sydney Local Health DistrictRequisition ID:REQ644293Applications Close:9th February 2026Need moreinformation?Find out more aboutapplyingfor this position.Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.Explore theselection process,employment checks,outcomes and notifications.For inquiries about the role, contact Annabel Persson at 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 visitnote:To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.