Drug and Alcohol Clinician

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Justice Health & Forensic Mental Health Network Full time

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time - 38 hours per week

Position Classification:
Multi-disciplinary (psychology, social work, occupational therapy, counselling)

Remuneration:
As per relevant State Award

Requisition ID:
REQ412360

Position Title:
Drug and Alcohol Clinician (Multi-Disciplinary) - PFT - Sydney Olympic Park

Are you right for us?
Do you love a challenge? Do you have a high level of personal motivation and drive to deliver results? Do you communicate seamlessly with all levels of staff?

Are we right for you?


Here at Justice Health NSW, the Drug and Alcohol Clinician will provide evidence-based therapeutic drug and alcohol interventions to patients in a custodial setting through the planning and delivery of CBT based group programs and through supporting the delivery of best practice brief interventions within a clinical setting.

The D and A clinician will employ professional judgment to solve routine problems and guide the implementation of D and A therapeutic programs at in correctional centre, more complex and critical tasks will escalated to more senior staff member.

The position will assist in the development of relevant procedures and standards and for the D and A therapeutic programs and participate in quality improvement activities

Want to know more about our service?


Justice Health NSW is a Statutory Health Corporation established under the Health Services Act (NSW) 1997 and is funded by NSW Ministry of Health.

Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network is a state-wide Specialty Health Network delivering health care to adults and young people in contact with the forensic mental health and criminal justice systems across community, inpatient and custodial settings.


Want more than just a salary?
Your salary (As per relevant State Award dependent on qualification) is just the beginning.

You'll also have access to:

  • Additional allowances + salary packaging benefits
  • Fitness passport (if you're eligible) + Access to ADOs
  • Fantastic training & education opportunities available
  • Genuine professional development & career progression avenues
  • Support from a passionate & enthusiastic management team

Want proof we're an inclusive and diverse?


Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network employs people from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

Put simply, we focus on your capability and your passion.

Please Note:
This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Ready to Apply?
The first step is to submit your resume and your answers to the following selection criteria:

  • A bachelor or post graduate degree and professional registration/membership in the following: Psychologist or Provisional Psychologist (AHPRA registration); relevant tertiary bachelor or post graduate qualification in a relevant Allied Health discipline (psychology, social work, occupational therapy, counselling). Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or where this is not available, eligibility for membership to the relevant professional association.
  • Minimum 3 years clinical experience in identified profession.
  • Experience and skills in the delivery of evidencebased group programs
  • Demonstrated high level communication (written, electronic and verbal), interpersonal and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and develop and maintain effective partnerships with and provide specialist consultation to a range of key stakeholders
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the quality improvement process for service development, implementation and evaluation
  • Hold current NSW Drivers Licence and will to travel for work purposes.

Need more information?

Applications Close:
Sunday, 16th of July - 11:59pm

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