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D&A Psychologist - Part Time

International SOSVillawood, NSW, AU, 2163

30+ days ago

Job description

Company

International Health and Medical Services (IHMS)

International Health and Medical Services (IHMS) is a large Australian based organisation that specialises in providing compassionate and professional multidisciplinary medical care in challenging environments. We primarily work with governments and large private organisations to deliver industry leading service to patients.

We are globally recognised for our unique expertise and offer fantastic opportunities to undertake meaningful work with patients where others can’t. We offer opportunities for people to learn and grow their skills and knowledge in a caring organisation focusing on professional development and clinical excellence.

Part Time contract (1 day a week) starting ASAP until 10th December 2024
Work between Monday to Friday, business hours
Supportive multi-disciplinary team - more than just Drug & Alcohol

This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced Psychologist to exercise and boost their skills working at Villawood, NSW.

The Role

You will provide psychological support services to persons with substance use issues in our Immigration Detention centre clinic. Key responsibilities :

Deliver evidence-based psychological services through assessment, case formulation and case management, structured interview techniques and therapeutic interventions

Triage referrals; conduct D&A assessments; follow-up persons with identified D&A issues

Ensure D&A protocols are followed and for people deemed to be 'at risk', ensure that their needs are met in a timely and appropriate manner

Ensure high standards of psychological care are delivered through individual sessions or in group therapy; administration of psychometric instruments and self-report measures etc

Provide clinical reports to internal and external stakeholders when required

Benefits

Working with people from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds.

Working in a unique environment with rewarding experiences

Multidisciplinary, dynamic, and collaborative team

Opportunities to expand your career and support an Australian and international network

Be part of a large, well respected medical organisation

Requirements

Full working rights in Australia and current general APHRA registration with the Psychology Board of Australia

Minimum of 3 years post registration experience and experience with working with patient with substance use issues or in a D&A setting

Experience in providing relevant supportive and therapeutic counselling, and psychosocial interventions

Skills in D&A assessment and intervention (motivational interviewing, contingency management, other intensive psychosocial therapies) and MH risk assessment

SMART Recovery facilitator – highly desirable or willing to obtain

Current First Aid / BLS certificate or willingness to obtain

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Psychologist • Villawood, NSW, AU, 2163