Senior Clinician, Drug

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network Full time $77,358 - $116,038 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time up to 30 August 2026

Position Classification: Drug & Alcohol Clinician including the classifications of Psychologist and Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3 or Social Worker Level 3

Remuneration: $77,358 - $116,038 dependent on classification as listed in relevant award

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ611058

Position Title: Drug & Alcohol Senior Clinician

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

The Role

The role of the Drug & Alcohol Senior Clinician, is to provide specialist drug and alcohol evidence-based interventions to patients in a custodial setting, based on the patients strengths, needs and goals.

The duties will include care planning; targeted individual and group interventions; and multidisciplinary liaison with relevant teams. The service is to be least restrictive, trauma informed, person-centred, collaborative, rehabilitative and strengths-based.

This role will develop programs and interventions by providing specialist expertise and consultation. Leading practice change and participating in workforce and service development initiatives and participate in service planning and policy development for Drug and Alcohol

Salary & Benefits

Your salary of plus super and leave loading is just the beginning. You'll also have access to:

  • Access to salary packaging benefits.
  • Fitness passport (if you're eligible)
  • Fantastic training & education opportunities available

Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

If you need assistance with your application please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team on JHFMHN-

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

  • Please provide an overview of how you meet the selection criteria including your qualification and experience in the provision of D&A services.
  • Provide an example of a time you used contemporary psychosocial interventions relating to Drug and Alcohol to support a patient with complex needs

Need more information?

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2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Joan Purcell on

Applications Close: Wednesday 15 October 2025, 11:59pm



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