Drug and Alcohol Clinician

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time; 38 hours per week up to March 2026
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3 or Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2 or Psychologist
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community?

Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day

This role sits within Drug Health Services (DHS), which aims to reduce harms from substance use and to prevent drug misuse. The service delivers evidence-based, patient-centred care in collaboration with health and non-health partners to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at multiple Health Centres. Selected programs may offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.

The Drug and Alcohol Clinician works within the multidisciplinary Assertive Community Management (ACM) team to provide flexible and holistic services to clients with drug and alcohol use who experience complex needs in a community setting. Activities include assessment, case management and coordination, education, referrals and follow-up for ACM program clients. The SLHD ACM program collaborates with ACM teams from South East Sydney Local Health District and St Vincent's Hospital Network.

For more information, please view the Position Description (PD).

• Must hold the following qualifications:
• Registered Nurse with current AHPRA registration and at least 3 years of experience in a relevant area with post-registration qualifications deemed appropriate by the organisation.
• Social Worker with a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in social work eligible for membership of the Australia Association of Social Workers, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor Degree or equivalent in occupational therapy, current AHPRA registration, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Qualifications recognised for employment as a Counsellor or Welfare Officer under the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
• Psychologist with a Bachelor Degree in psychology and AHPRA registration, eligible for membership of the Australian Psychological Society, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
  • Advanced knowledge, skills and clinical experience in drug and alcohol work, including knowledge of harm minimisation approaches.
  • Advanced skills in assessment, case management, negotiation and advocacy for vulnerable clients with complex drug and alcohol and psychosocial needs.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
  Benefits and Perks
  • Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
  • Salary packaging and novated leasing options for tax savings.
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
  • Monthly one-to-one clinical supervision.
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and families.
  • Health benefits: free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
  • Other information on benefits is available in the SLHD Benefit section.

For more information about SLHD, visit the Working With Us page. This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy PD2024_015.

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, visit: Working With Us

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For role related queries or questions contact Martin O\'Donnell on 0425 330 877.

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now

Application closes: 15 September 2025

For Applicant Support and Information, visit: Applicant Information