Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist / Registrar - Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Services - 5-10K Incentives Offered
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Employment Type
: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification
: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration
: $109,****** - $133,****** pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location:
Orange, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week:
38
Applications Close:
23 November *********:59pm
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol - Orange
Join our inpatient services team, working primarily within our
Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment (IDAT) Unit
. This is an opportunity to step into a clinically rich, highly supported role where you'll work with complex presentations, develop advanced clinical skills, and contribute to meaningful recovery pathways.
Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology Registrars are warmly encouraged to apply
— we offer strong internal supervision, structured development, and a team culture invested in helping you grow.
Why this role is for you
This position offers the best of both worlds: deep, rewarding clinical work and strong professional support within a progressive rural mental health service.
You Will
Work closely with people navigating substance use disorders, trauma histories, and complex psychosocial issues
Provide standardised assessments, cognitive and neuropsychological screening, formulation, individual therapy, and group interventions
Support across a true continuum of care — from inpatient IDAT, through rehabilitation, and into community living
Gain experience across multiple integrated mental health and drug and alcohol services, including acute inpatient, rehabilitation, and outpatient programs
Engage collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external partners to deliver high-quality care
Show strong organisation, ethical judgment and commitment to evidence-based practice
With The Opportunity To
Contribute to research, quality improvement and service development
Support supervision of students and early-career psychologists
Work flexible hours
Receive $5-$10K rural workforce incentives
A Team Where You'll Thrive
You'll join a large, diverse and collaborative Psychology workforce that prides itself on reflective practice, shared learning, supervision, and strong multidisciplinary partnerships. Internal supervision, training and professional development are embedded in the role
Orange, NSW
Orange is one of NSW's most desirable regional cities — vibrant, welcoming and full of opportunity:
A thriving city with excellent food, wine, coffee and boutique shopping
A modern health, education and innovation hub
Affordable housing, short commute times and genuine work–life balance
Four distinct seasons, beautiful natural landscapes and endless outdoor activities
A friendly community where you'll quickly feel at home
Interested?
If you are committed to evidence-based psychological care, value collaborative practice, and want to grow within a supportive specialist team, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now
To Apply For This Role
Click 'Apply'
Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
Upload your current resume
Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries:
Please contact Rebecca Shaw, Psychology Head of Department on or at for more information.
Additional Information For Applicants
All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government – Office of Children's Guardian
Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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