Community Drug and Alcohol Clinician

**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
- With _**_CORE_**_ Values of _**_C_**_ollaboration, _**_O_**_penness, _**_R_**_espect and _**_E_**_mpowerment,_
- working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed_
- and develop in your chosen career role._

**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.

**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 implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here **Child Safe Standards**.

**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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