Job description

Drug and Alcohol Clinician

Looking for a clinician role with better work-life balance? Join the vibrant and professional team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities.

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

Our benefits Financial: 12% superannuation Salary packaging and novated leasing Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff) Relocation Assistance 482 Sponsorship considerations

Work-Life Balance: Paid maternity and parental leave (for more information) Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP) Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

About the role

This role provides intake, assessment, evidence-based interventions and case management to individuals experiencing substance use issues, in line with NSW Health guidelines. It also delivers counselling and therapeutic support, facilitates withdrawal and opioid treatment programs, and works collaboratively with other health and community professionals to support continuity of care.

Your Responsibilities will include:

Deliver intake, triage, and comprehensive assessments, including risk management and referral for co-existing mental health concerns.

Provide evidence-based interventions, counselling and case management to support individuals experiencing substance use issues.

Support clients through withdrawal management and facilitate access to opioid treatment programs in line with NSW Health guidelines.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external services to coordinate care and ensure continuity across settings.

Advocate for clients and link them with appropriate health, community, and support services, including family and carer support.

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

Employment type: Temporary Full / Part Time opportunities (until 14 February 2027) Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Sexual Assault Worker level 1/2 Remuneration: $79,419.00 – $122,465.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours per week: Up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ687419 Location: Young

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

NSW Working with Children Check

Relevant tertiary qualification with registration or professional peak body eligibility (AASW / AHPRA/PACFA).

Recent experience in drug and alcohol mental health (Preference of 2 years’ post graduation experience

Sound understanding of mental health legislation

Excellent communication and personal skills

More information:

1. Download the Position Description
2. Find out more about applying f for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Tammie Smith, Acting Team Leader CMHDA on 0436 638 701 or

Applications close: 27 September 2026

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in?the?NSW Health OASV Policy??

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the?Child Safe Standards.