Forensic Drug

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (up to 30/06/2026)

Location: Nepean Hospital

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ615623

Application Close: 09/11/2025

Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications

Social Worker, Counsellor or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $ $52.83 per hour

Registered Nurse: $ $52.62 per hour

Psychologist: $ $57.10 per hour

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

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, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Region.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgmental 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.

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of individuals navigating the complexities of substance use and the justice system? Join a passionate team at the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service, where your clinical skills and commitment to recovery will help shape brighter futures.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver evidence-based drug and alcohol assessments, provide tailored case management, and offer therapeutic counselling to patients engaged in the MERIT and Drug Court programs. Your expertise will support individuals on their journey toward recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration, while contributing to a service that values compassion, integrity, and excellence in care.

If you're driven by purpose and thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment, we invite you to be part of a team that's changing lives.

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• 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 creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards.

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What you will bring to the role

• Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership in one of the following areas: i) Occupational Therapy – minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; or; ii) Counselling - Counselling qualification with ACA L3-4 registration (Australian Counselling Association) or PACFA Clinical Registrant status (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); or; iii) Social Work – Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers); or; iv) 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; or; v) Registered Nurse - Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA);
• Demonstrated clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting and the provision of evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on Local Health District services, Criminal Justice System, and community-based support services
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services to court mandated clients
• Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes
• Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Current Driver's License 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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