Drug Health Forensic Clinician
🌟 Support recovery through expert forensic-focused care
🧭 Deliver evidence based interventions that change lives
🤝 Collaborate in a specialised team shaping community outcomes
Create targeted interventions and build holistic recovery pathways for consumers in court diversion programs across Drug Health services.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/ Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/ Level 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/ Level 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Cumberland Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join Cumberland Hospital’s dedicated Drug Health Service, where you’ll be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team committed to meaningful outcomes for consumers, families, and the wider community. You’ll work in a supportive environment that values specialist skills, reflective practice, and ongoing professional development.
Inclusive and culturally competent team environment
Strong focus on holistic, person-centred care
Access to specialised supervision and development pathways
Opportunities to work across MERIT and NSW Drug Court programs
Supportive leadership committed to innovation and best practice
What you'll be doing
As a Drug Health Forensic Clinician, you’ll deliver forensic specific clinical services across WSLHD Drug Health. You will assess complex needs, provide individual and group treatment, and contribute to diversion programs that support recovery and reduce reoffending. Your expertise will guide high quality court reporting, crisis response and integrated case management.
Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop tailored treatment plans
Deliver evidence based counselling and structured interventions
Produce high standard, timely court reports and liaise professionally with judicial stakeholders
Provide holistic case management with a Closing the Gap focus
Respond effectively to crisis, risk, ethical issues, and complex consumer needs
Ready to make a meaningful impact?
At NSW Health, you’ll be part of a workforce that cares deeply, collaborates widely and strives for better health outcomes for all. Apply now to join a team where your skills create real community impact.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Counsellor, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or other university qualification deemed equivalent by the employer
Registration: Full registration with AHPRA as Occupational Therapist, Provisional Registration or Full Registration with AHPRA as Psychologist where applicable
Selection Criteria
Tertiary qualification relevant to Counsellor, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist
Experience undertaking assessments and designing targeted treatment plans for substance use issues and/or mental health needs
Experience working in a counselling role and providing treatment for substance use issues and/or comorbid mental health needs
Ability to work in court related programs with clients who have engaged in offending behaviour
Proven high quality written and verbal communication skills
Prior experience or exposure to crisis and risk situations, as well as challenging client needs
An understanding of the array of psychosocial issues that contribute to substance use problems and capacity to take a holistic approach to treatment
Further skills and characteristics specific to your classification or level as set out in the relevant Award
Requisition ID: REQ619246
Applications Close: 9th January 2026
Please be aware that due to the Christmas / New Year period, there may be a delay in the progress of your application. The convenor of this position may not be in contact with you until the new year if you are successful in obtaining an interview.
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Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Annabel Persson at annabel.persson@health.nsw.gov.au or Ben Sponza at benjamin.sponza@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
