Youth AOD Psychologist – Flexible, Part‑Time (NSW)

The Salvation Army; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Salvation Army's HeadFyrst program seeks a clinician to provide evidence‑based mental health and AOD support to young people aged 12–25, two days per week in Bankstown. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care.

Ideal candidates are fully or provisionally registered psychologists or allied health professionals, with trauma-informed practice, risk management, and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Fully or provisionally registered Psychologist, or registered Allied Health Professional (AHPRA).
• Experience delivering trauma-informed mental health services to youth (16–25).
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, risk management, counselling and interventions.
• Knowledge of mental health, AOD, trauma, domestic violence, homelessness, suicide risk.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culturally diverse communities.
• Collaborate effectively with external services and stakeholders.
• Eligibility for psychologist registration pathway.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check and driver’s licence.
• Current First Aid certificate or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in youth mental health and/or AOD settings is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and psychometric assessments for young people accessing the service.
• Develop tailored case formulations, treatment plans, and deliver evidence‑based mental health and AOD interventions.
• Build strong relationships with young people, families, and carers while providing referrals and support pathways.
• Assess and manage risk, maintaining accurate clinical records and documentation.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and work with internal and external service providers.
• Participate in clinical reviews, supervision, and quality improvement activities.
• Promote the program within the mental health and AOD sector; maintain sector partnerships.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and organisational Codes of Conduct.

Skills

Psychologist registration

Trauma-informed care

Assessment skills

Risk management

Counselling

AOD knowledge

Indigenous engagement

Stakeholder collaboration

Driving licence

First Aid

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology

Job description

The Salvation Army's HeadFyrst program seeks a clinician to provide evidence‑based mental health and AOD support to young people aged 12–25, two days per week in Bankstown. You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care.

Ideal candidates are fully or provisionally registered psychologists or allied health professionals, with trauma-informed practice, risk management, and strong collaboration skills.