Senior Clinician - Drug & Alcohol Service - Coffs Harbour

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Drug & Alcohol Clinician - (Counsellor Lvl 4/ Snr Psychologist/ SW Lvl 4)
Remuneration: 126524 - 129591
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ626065
Advertising closes: 28 January 2026
 

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

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

Who are we
Coffs Harbour Located halfway between Sydney and Brisbane you’ll find the tranquil seaside nature destination of Coffs coast. Known for its beaches and the Big Banana monument and amusement park, a nature lovers’ paradise, surrounded by national parks and facing the solitary islands marine park, home to abundant wildlife, seasonal whales and coral reefs. Just east is the Muttonbird Island Nature Reserve, with its large population of wedge-tailed shearwater birds and learning centre The place of plenty offers uncrowded beaches, complemented with an abundance of activities and attractions, excellent shopping, fantastic accommodation and award winning food and drink. Coffs Harbour Health Campus is a leading regional facility focused on improving health outcomes for the population of approximately 81,000 it services. The hospital is a level five teaching hospital for medicine, nursing, and allied health and also acts as a hub for health research in the region. We are proud to be teaching the clinicians of tomorrow. A 357-bed service, CHHC treats nearly 45,000 emergency presentations each year, including patients with a range of serious and life-threatening conditions such as burns and serious trauma. Coffs Harbour Health Campus is the major referral centre for residents of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen and Nambucca Valley local government areas. The hospital provides a broad range of general and specialist services including general medicine, general surgery, specialist medicine and surgical services, day surgery, planned and emergency operating theatre surgical services. The Hospital also has a coronary care unit (including coronary angiography unit), a large intensive care unit, obstetrics, paediatrics, a 24- hour Emergency Department, oncology, palliative care, stroke, acute renal dialysis, mental health services (including high dependency) and outpatient clinics. In addition to operating a large acute hospital we offer sub-acute services including inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a regional psychiatric service, specialist clinics, dialysis and a range of outreach services. Patients requiring neurosurgery or heart surgery are transferred to other facilities for these procedures. A rooftop helipad facilitates aeromedical transfers and patient retrieval.

The alcohol and other drugs team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label.

We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

What you'll be doing
Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and 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.

The Drug and Alcohol (D&A) senior allied health clinician is responsible for guiding and governing high-quality therapeutic interventions to clients who access the D&A Service and provide clinical leadership for the multidisciplinary counselling, case management, Magistrates Early Referral into Treatment (MERIT) and intake services of the MNCLHD D&A Service. 
  
The position will guide and provide governance psychosocial interventions across the district. This will include leading clinical review processes, assist in the implementation of  NSW AOD Clinical Care Standards, provide clinical consultation and contribute to the review and development of the service's policy and procedures. 
  
This position will be based in Coffs Harbour and will work closely with the IOBI and STP Senior clinicians. 

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

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit.

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please refer below to contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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