AOD Psychologist/Mental Health Clinician
Core
Provide evidence-based psychological support, counselling, and intervention to young people (12–25 years) with comorbid mental health and drug & alcohol use issues.
Role type
Registered Psychologist (Mental Health & AOD)
Builds
Individualised treatment plans and care coordination for youth in the HeadFyrst program
Domain
Mental health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) services for youth
Required skills
Psychosocial and psychometric assessment, risk management, trauma-informed counselling, treatment planning, referral coordination, cultural competence (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
Preferred skills
Experience in youth mental health settings, AOD treatment settings
Technologies
AHPRA registration pathway, NSW Working With Children Check
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial and psychometric assessments, develop tailored case formulations and treatment plans, assess and manage risk, collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, participate in clinical reviews and supervision
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinician