Deliver trauma informed care in a specialised inpatient unit
Lead evidence-based therapy for complex dual diagnosis
Collaborate in a supportive multidisciplinary environment
Provide specialist care, manage complex cases and build recovery pathways for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health needs.
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $57.30 - $69.84 per hour
Hours Per Week: 19
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join a dedicated Drug Health Service across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, delivering essential inpatient care to a diverse Western Sydney community. You will be part of a collaborative, values driven team focused on improving outcomes for individuals experiencing substance related harm.
• Work within a specialised inpatient drug health unit
• Be part of a multidisciplinary, recovery focused team
• Contribute to a service supporting complex and diverse communities
• Access ongoing professional development and supervision
• Thrive in a culture that values compassion, safety and innovation
What you'll be doing
The Drug and Alcohol and Toxicology Inpatient Clinical Psychologist provide trauma informed, multidisciplinary care for individuals requiring medically supervised withdrawal or treatment for acute harms related to alcohol and other drug use. Many clients present with complex psychosocial needs, co-occurring mental health concerns, and experiences of trauma or instability. Working within a harm minimisation and person-centred framework, the Clinical Psychologist delivers support, brief therapeutic interventions, psychosocial assessment, and coordinated discharge planning. The Clinical Psychologist plays a key role in supporting emotional safety, addressing social determinants of health, and providing evidence based, recovery-oriented interventions that help clients regain stability, autonomy, and hope.
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 Criteria
* Qualification: Masters or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
* Registration: General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Selection Criteria
* Well-developed skills in assessment and formulation of complex presentations including psychometric and interview-based assessment
* Well-developed skills in the implementation and evaluation of evidence-based psychological behaviour management and psychological interventions for clients with substance use and mental health issues
* Well-developed skills in the development and facilitation of individual and group therapy programs
* 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
* Well-developed skills in the development and management of research projects including data analysis and reporting results of research projects to appropriate publication standards
* Good negotiation and communication skills
* Demonstrated sound computer skills
* Current Drivers Licence valid within Australia
Requisition ID: REQ659007
Applications Close: 20th May 2026
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* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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* For inquiries about the role, contact Chris Horley 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 visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.