Community Drug and Alcohol Clinician

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Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Penrith Community Health Centre

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ592198

Application Close: 21/08/2025

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Psychologist: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 per annum

Social Worker, Counsellor or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $73,427.00 - $104,753.00 per annum

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About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.

Step into a vital role where clinical expertise meets compassionate care, this position offers the chance to deliver transformative drug and alcohol services within the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD). As a key member of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, you'll provide evidence-based counselling and assertive case management for a diverse and complex client group.

Drawing on advanced clinical decision-making, you'll design tailored treatment plans that empower individuals toward recovery and resilience. From intake and assessment to group facilitation and ongoing support, this is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those facing substance-related challenges.

Ready to make a real difference? Apply now and become part of a dedicated team delivering life-changing support to individuals facing drug and alcohol challenges. Your clinical insight and compassionate care can help rewrite recovery stories, one client at a time.

Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
• Novated Leasing
• Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Fitness Passport
  
  

NBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click hereChild Safe Standards.

For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and significant clinical experience as follows: i) Occupational Therapy - minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or ii) Counselling and Social Work - minimum Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or iii) Generalist Psychologist - a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or who has qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, and has full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting.
• Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based: assessment, individual/ group counselling, case management and referral services for alcohol and other drug affected clients and their support people accessing treatment services in a public health setting.
• Demonstrated ability to network with other health service providers and community organisations, for the ongoing support and treatment of drug and alcohol clients.
• Knowledge of key concepts and approaches informing Drug and Alcohol Services including harm minimisation and the recovery model of addiction.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a medically led multidisciplinary team and detailed knowledge of evidence based clinical handover processes.
• Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Evidence of an advanced level of verbal and written communication skills and ability to learn and utilise electronic record systems.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
  
  

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Samantha Hogg on Samantha.Hogg@health.nsw.gov.auSeniority level

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• IndustriesHospitals and Health Care

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