Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician

Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician - Queanbeyan

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Queanbeyan

Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications

Remuneration:

• Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $37.03 to $52.83 per hour
• Psychologist: $39.01 to $57.10 per hour
• Registered Nurse: $36.39 to $51.09 per hour
• Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $37.03 to $52.83 per hour

Hours Per Week: 32

Requisition ID: REQ604313

Applications Close: 14 September 2025

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

This position qualifies for the NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme with a value of up to $5,000.

About The Service

Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Support Recovery and Wellness in Our Community

Are you dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use? At Queanbeyan, our Drug and Alcohol Clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support recovery, reduce harm, and promote wellbeing in a rural setting. You'll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored interventions and support lasting change. Join us to empower recovery and build healthier futures.

What You'll Be Doing

The Drug and Alcohol Clinician provides evidence based clinical services to individuals of all ages referred to the service with issues related to substance misuse and/or dependency.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Occupational Therapists and Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
• Demonstrated understanding of and skills in evidence based interventions for substance use and dependence, with a sound knowledge of the different classes of drugs, their effects and relevant interventions. Ability to use this knowledge to develop collaborative, person-centred care plans for consumers affected by substance misuse and dependence.
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad health and social impact of substance abuse and dependence, and commitment to using the harm minimisation approach when intervening to support consumers affected by substance misuse and dependence.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and/or other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for Applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment and to upholding the NSW Health Child Safe Standards. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences to our workforce. For accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please notify us during the process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. For more information, see www.immi.gov.au.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries, contact Kelly Winter at health.nsw.gov.au.

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