Be part of ACACIA (Assessment, Care & Intervention for Adolescents), a specialist Youth Drug & Alcohol service committed to supporting young people and their families / carers, through evidence based and trauma informed care. We are seeking a Clinical Psychologist Team Leader with experience leading clinical teams and working with adolescents experiencing complex mental health and drug and alcohol challenges.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $2,177.46 - $2,654 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ668841
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.-
Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
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Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Brookvale Community Health Centre
What you'll be doing
The Drug and Alcohol Team Leader is to ensure consistent high level care that is innovative and evidence based for clients that have drug and/or alcohol issues. The Team Leader provides clinical leadership and support, demonstrating knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of the issues that affect individuals with drug and/or alcohol issues.The Team Leader also has a clinical responsibility to provide direct frontline services to drug and alcohol patients who experience a range of drug and alcohol issues and associated comorbidities.
In addition, the position will provide comprehensive assessment and holistic support throughout a patient’s episode of care. The Clinical Psychologist is a specialised role requiring a high level of skill and expertise in youth drug and alcohol, and psychosocial complexity.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
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For role related queries or questions contact Marlene Gilbert on
[email protected] or 0438 927 515
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 22 June 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 29 June 2026
