AOD Psychologist/Mental Health Clinician
Core
Provide evidence-based psychological support, counselling, and intervention to young people (aged 12–25) with comorbid mental health and drug & alcohol use issues.
Role type
Part-time clinical psychologist (youth mental health & AOD)
Builds
Individualised treatment plans and care coordination for young people 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, case formulation, referral coordination, cultural competence (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)
Preferred skills
Experience in youth mental health and/or 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; Promote the program within the sector
Seniority
Mid-level clinician (requires full or provisional registration)