Youth AOD Psychologist - Part-Time (Bankstown)

The Salvation Army; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible hours

Training opportunities

Wellness program

Job summary

The Salvation Army is seeking a Part-time HeadFyrst clinician to work two days per week from 9am to 5pm in Bankstown, NSW. You will deliver evidence‑based psychological support and care coordination for young people aged 12–25, including mental health and AOD interventions, risk management, and referrals.

The role reports to the coordinator and offers remuneration aligned with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. NSW WWCC and driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Registered or provisionally registered psychologist with AHPRA status.
• Experience delivering trauma-informed mental health services to youth (16–25).
• Strong assessment, risk management and counselling capabilities.
• Ability to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and diverse communities.

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 closely with internal and external service providers.
• Participate in clinical reviews, supervision, professional development, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Promote the program within the mental health and AOD sector and maintain strong sector partnerships.
• Adhere to professional, ethical, and organisational standards, including relevant Codes of Conduct.

Skills

Psychologist registration

Mental health assessment

Risk management

Counselling skills

Education

AHPRA registration or equivalent

Job description

The Salvation Army is seeking a Part-time HeadFyrst clinician to work two days per week from 9am to 5pm in Bankstown, NSW. You will deliver evidence‑based psychological support and care coordination for young people aged 12–25, including mental health and AOD interventions, risk management, and referrals.

The role reports to the coordinator and offers remuneration aligned with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. NSW WWCC and driver’s license required.