Cclhd - Drug & Alcohol Clinician Level 1

**Employment**Type**: Permanent Part Time
**Position Classification**: Health Clinician Level 1
**Remuneration**: Depending upon qualifications

**Hours Per Week**: 24
**Requisition ID**:REQ564385

**Applications Close**: Wednesday 04 June at 11:59 pm 2025
We are seeking a motivated and organised **Drug & Alcohol Clinician** to join our multidisciplinary team. This role is pivotal in providing comprehensive assessment, clinical intervention, referral, and education for clients and their families impacted by problematic or harmful substance use.

Working within a range of community and health centre settings across the Central Coast, you will deliver services aligned with the **NSW Drug and Alcohol Psychosocial Interventions Professional Practice Guidelines** and other relevant standards.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Conduct substance-specific assessments and develop tailored treatment plans
- Provide evidence-based psychosocial interventions and clinical treatments
- Offer education and support to clients, families, and carers
- Facilitate referrals and coordinate care with other health and social services
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and contribute to service planning and evaluation

**This role is suitable for the following**:

- Psychologist
- Clinical Psychologist
- Senior Psychologist
- Registered Nurse
- Social Worker Level 1
- Social Worker Level 2

**For more information about this role, please view the** Position Description

**About You**:

- Tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Psychology or nursing.
- Current registration with the relevant professional body (e.g., AHPRA, AASW).
- Understanding of the issues experienced by individuals affected by alcohol and other drugs
- Sound knowledge of harm minimisation and evidence-based treatment approaches.
- Current NSW Driver’s Licence and willingness to travel to multiple service locations.

**Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement**.

**Benefits**
- **Financial Benefits** - Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
- **Health & Wellbeing**- Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
- **Career Growth** - Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.

**For more information, please visit**Benefits at CCLHD**

**Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health**
- Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the **Stepping Up** initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process.

NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.

**Additional Information**

An **Eligibility List (E-List)** or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.

**Need More Information?**

**For role-related queries, please contact**:
Michelle Brooks

**Phone**: 0416 193 495

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