Senior Community Drug and Alcohol Clinician
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Penrith Community Health Centre
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ654755
Applications Close: 22/04/2026
Position Classification & Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Social Woker, Occupational Therapist or Counsellor Level 3/4: $116,892.00 - $129,591.00 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.
A rewarding opportunity is now available for an experienced clinician to join the Community Drug and Alcohol Service, supporting the Team Leader of the Community Drug and Alcohol Community Teams. This position plays a vital role in providing senior clinical and operational leadership, contributing to the ongoing development and excellence of the NBMLHD Community Drug and Alcohol Team. In this role, you will deliver high‑level, comprehensive drug and alcohol assessments alongside broader psychosocial evaluations, ensuring treatment planning is informed by expert clinical judgement. You will provide evidence‑based psychosocial interventions designed to support patients in achieving their agreed treatment goals and making meaningful progress in their recovery journey. Your leadership, clinical expertise and commitment to person‑centered care will help strengthen service delivery and enhance outcomes for individuals, families and the wider community.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a service that values compassion, professionalism and continuous improvement, we encourage you to take action. Apply now and help shape the future of community drug and alcohol care.
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.
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What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and significant clinical experience as follows: i) Occupational Therapy - Degree in occupational therapy or equivalent recognised by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia and current registration with AHPRA; or ii) Social Work – Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; iii) Counselling - Minimum AQF level 7 qualification recognised or accredited by the Peak Body (PACFA) with eligibility for membership as a counsellor with PACFA.
- Demonstrated extensive post graduate clinical experience in a drug and alcohol treatment setting managing complex client groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills and the provision of evidence-based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
- Demonstrated a high-level ability to effectively build relationships with all stakeholders, plan and organise, provide expert clinical reasoning skills.
- Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team with minimal direct clinical supervision. In addition, demonstrated capacity to act as an independent consultant in the specialty area of a senior clinician in drug and alcohol.
- Evidence of advanced level of verbal/written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these skills to contribute to the Community Drug and Alcohol Team ongoing evaluation, monitoring and enhancement of service delivery. This includes the preparation of high quality written and oral clinical and operational reports.
- High level of computer literacy and ability to use a range of software programs for the purpose of record keeping, data collection, and working from mobile locations using Microsoft Teams.
- Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Current driver’s license and the willingness to travel for work purposes.
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 Samantha Hogg on Samantha.Hogg@health.nsw.gov.au
