Drug and Alcohol Clinician
Drug and Alcohol Clinician
Join our Drug & Alcohol team and play a key role in supporting individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug related issues. Working within a recovery‑oriented, harm‑minimisation framework, you will deliver evidence‑based assessment, intervention and case management to support consumers and their families on their recovery journey.
With a rewarding career in a supportive and professional multidisciplinary team, you’ll help strengthen the health and wellbeing of our community—making a meaningful impact, every day.
Our benefits:
A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
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Relocation support considerations
482 Sponsorship considerations
Employment type: Full Time, Part Time or casual opportunities
Position classification: Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Counsellor (with PACFA membership)
Remuneration: $74,317.94 - $104,336.27 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: Up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ645026
Location: Tumut
Who we are:
We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) delivers high-quality healthcare services to communities across regional and rural NSW. We are committed to building a skilled, confident and supported mental health workforce that delivers safe, evidence-based and compassionate care.
What you’ll be doing:
In this role, you will support individuals affected by substance use through recovery‑focused, harm‑minimisation care. You will deliver evidence‑based interventions while working closely with a multidisciplinary team to achieve meaningful recovery outcomes.
You will:
Providing comprehensive intake, assessment, risk management and case management for individuals experiencing alcohol and other drug related issues.
Delivering evidence‑based therapeutic interventions using a recovery‑oriented and harm‑minimisation approach.
Supporting clients through withdrawal management and, where applicable, Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) care in line with NSW Health guidelines.
Working collaboratively with consumers, families, carers and multidisciplinary partners to ensure coordinated, person‑centred care.
Maintaining accurate clinical documentation, data collection and reporting to support quality care and service improvement.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Criteria will need to meet the following criteria:
Relevant tertiary qualifications in Nursing, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Social Work or Counselling, and hold peak body membership/registration with AHPRA or AASW.
Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol and other drugs, including different classes of drugs, their effects and evidence‑based interventions.
Experience in assessment, intake, counselling/therapeutic interventions and case management with individuals experiencing substance use issues.
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, including negotiation, consultation and conflict resolution.
Hold a current Class C Drivers licence and hold a paid NSW Working With Children Check
More information:
1) Download the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anthony Gomez, Manager Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol on Anthony.Gomez@health.nsw.gov.au
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
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 (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications close: 13 May 2026
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