The Western Health Drug Health Services Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre (Westside Lodge) provides a supportive and safe inpatient environment over a period of 3 months, for people aged 18 years and over requiring a client centred, recovery oriented Dual Diagnosis rehabilitation program.

Westside Lodge Dual Diagnosis Rehabilitation Centre is currently seeking an experienced psychologist who will be primarily responsible for psychological assessment and intervention of clients to assist with diagnosis, treatment and discharge planning.  The psychologist will also be involved in the provision of consultation to Medical, Nursing and Allied Health staff in relation to more complex mental health disorders, clinical presentations and managment of the client's associated behaviours. 

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.