Drug & Alcohol Clinician

Drug and Alcohol Clinician

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways 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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Employment type: Temporary Full Time until 21 September 2027 and Casual opportunities available  
Position classification: Registered Nurse/ Social Worker or Psychologist
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ610317

Who we are:

The Wagga Wagga Community Mental Health, Drug & Alcohol (CMHDA) team is an inclusive and committed team of staff, the largest of six CMHDA teams across Murrumbidgee LHD. There are approximately 32 multidisciplinary clinicians and support staff across the whole team, with 7 of those working directly within the AOD team. Our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support. CMHDA services are provided across the life span from the Health Services Hub on the campus of the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. The team works closely with many community organisations including Calvary Riverina Drug & Alcohol Centre, Pathways, Karralika, Recovery Hub and Medicare Mental Health Centre to ensure people receive the right care for their needs. At a district level we have access to clinical leaders for D&A and MH, and other specialty services such as the Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS).

Find out more about Drug and Alcohol team at Wagga Wagga

What you’ll be doing:

Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and other drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting triage, assessment, risk management and withdrawal management and referrals for co-occurring mental health issues/disorders.
• Supporting consumers through withdrawal and other challenges related to alcohol and other drug issues including the provision of education.
• Collaborate with other services to promote continuity of care

As a Drug and Alcohol clinician in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work.

Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Criteria:

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current qualification as a Registered Nurse, Social Worker, Psychologist or other recognised qualification within the Allied Health Professionals Award. Current Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency or eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and proven problem-solving ability within a clinical setting.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

More information:

 1) Download the Position Description.
 2) Find out more about applying for this position.

For role related queries or questions contact Kate Angel, Acting Team Manager on Kate.Angel@health.nsw.gov.au  for a confidential chat.

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: 31st October 2025