Senior Mental Health Clinician – Youth Drug

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (01/07/2025 – 25/06/2027) 

Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2, Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3, Welfare Officer Level 3

Remuneration: $112, $129,171.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more

Hours Per Week: 38 

Applications Close: 22 September 2025 – 11:59pm

Senior Mental Health Clinician – Youth Drug & Alcohol

Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Dubbo

About the role

The Senior Mental Health Clinician is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team responsible for coordinating the recovery of people experiencing or at risk of developing severe and complex mental health disorders. The position provides expert mental health clinical services in collaboration with consumers, carers and other care providers, using an integrated and family centred approach, while demonstrating advanced clinical practice.

In this role, you will lead, in an environment of constant change, to improve the quality and efficiency of clinical services and the patient/client experience. You will be working with consumers who may be experiencing high levels of distress, grief, anger and anxiety.

The WNSWLHD Youth Drug & Alcohol program is an assertive outreach service that will provide youth focused responses and treatment options. The program works with those aged 12-25 experiencing issues with alcohol and other drug use, and their families/carers. The program aims to reduce harm by taking a multi-disciplinary and evidence-based approach. This program will focus on a holistic, trauma–informed, culturally safe and responsive service delivery model.

A role in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers mentally stimulating work and provides a high level of autonomy and empowerment. You'll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support.

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to each individual's needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person's journey to support the young person and their family.

You'll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support. We are the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We are a team as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

· Click 'Apply'

· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

· Upload your current resume

· Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Frank O;Neil, on or at for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.

· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian

· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD