Forensic Drug & Alcohol Clinician
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ646394 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ646394
Applications Close: 19/03/2026
Position Classification & Renumeration: Dependent on Qualifications:
Counselor, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
Registered Nurse - $74,317.93 -$104,336.26 per annum
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 an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
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.
We are looking for a dedicated clinician who wants to make a real difference in the lives of people navigating both substances use challenges and the justice system. As part of the Forensic Drug and Alcohol Service within the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD, you will provide counselling and case management to clients participating in the MERIT and Drug Court programs, helping them build stability, wellbeing and a pathway forward.
Your work will involve getting to know each client through comprehensive assessment and thoughtful treatment planning, followed by the delivery of evidence‑based therapeutic interventions that support meaningful behavioural change. You will prepare clear and detailed reports for the courts, track client progress, and ensure all documentation reflects the high standards of the service.
This role is deeply collaborative. You will work closely with justice partners, community agencies and internal teams to ensure clients receive coordinated and compassionate care. You will participate in clinical reviews and supervision, contribute to risk management planning when health or safety concerns arise, and play an active role in shaping the ongoing development of the program through evaluation, quality improvement and the refinement of clinical practices.
If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable individuals, enjoy working in a multidisciplinary environment and want to contribute to a service that genuinely changes lives, this role offers a rare and rewarding opportunity. Apply Now!
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Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
- Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- 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.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What you will bring to the role
- Degree or post graduate degree and professional registration/membership in the following: Occupational Therapy (Registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia), Social Work (Eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers AASW; Counsellor (Bachelor, Master or Doctorate Degree in Counselling with current listing on ARCAP (Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and current membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); Registered Nurse (APHRA registration)
- Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of assessment and 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 Licence 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.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Lisa Coaster-Garton on Lisa.CoasterGarton@health.nsw.gov.au
