Health Clinician, Magistrate Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) and Drug Court Program
An exciting opportunity to join the Diversion team to provide drug and alcohol case management and counselling to MERIT and Drug Court clients within the Forensic Drug and Alcohol Service of NSLHD. The goal of the program is to reduce the drug and alcohol use and related criminal activity, as well as improving health and social functioning of clients.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ631853
Salary per week:
Allied Health Professional Level 1/2: $1,463.51 - $2,087.89
Psychologist: $1,541.86 - $2,256.77
Where you'll be working
Northern Sydney Local Health District, based at St Leonard
What you'll be doing
Clinicians will be involved with assessment, counselling, case management and treatment co-ordination of clients referred to the programs. Clinician will also be responsible for providing written and oral reports to the court as required.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Recognised qualifications suitable for a mental health professional, such as Psychologist, Social Work and Counsellor with current registration through the relevant Professional Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
- Demonstrated professional competency including ability to assess and deliver a broad range of psychosocial treatment interventions to people with drug and alcohol problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, liaison with a range of agencies and departments, and negotiation skills; report writing skills, high-level organisation skills and ability to utilise computer-based applications
- Current NSW Drivers Licence and able to be flexible, work across various sites and adapt work practices to suit circumstances with a demonstrated ability work within a multi professional team.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sepideh Komaishi-Kahangi on Sepideh.Kahangi@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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Applications Close: 20 January 2026
Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 2nd February 2026
