Social Worker (Level 3) - Opioid Treatment Program - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $116,892 - $120,680 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ621267
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
Provide a professional, trauma informed social work service that addresses the psychosocial aspects of care by providing interventions including crisis intervention, brief intervention, advocacy, service coordination, case management education and resources to Adult Drug Court Program (ADCP) clients who are on the SLHD Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) and other SLHD DHS OTP clients as required. Provide support and mentorship to staff, including provision of supervision and direction to Level 1/2 Social Work staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award.
The position's requirements include:
- Undertaking comprehensive psychosocial assessments for clients engaged in the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and/or Adult Drug Court Program (ADCP), including assessment of substance use, mental health, physical health, housing, legal, and psychosocial needs.
- Providing case management to a mixed caseload of OTP clients and ADCP participants.
- Delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, psychoeducation, and supportive counselling.
- Planning, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on ADCP services to support effective and efficient clinical service delivery.
- Participating in weekly multidisciplinary clinical review meetings.
- Preparing court reports and attend court as required.
- Providing clinical support and mentoring to the OTP Level 1/2 Social Worker, in addition to formal clinical supervision of other Level 1 and Level 2 staff within the service, as required.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with experience at Level 2 or higher. Must possess a current NSW Drivers Licence (P2 licence is acceptable).
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill, and significant clinical experience in the provision of Social Work in the field of Drug and Alcohol services and/or Mental Health Services.
- High level verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
Ability to independently problem solve, apply professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as per of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
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For enquiries, please contact Lisa Pulja on 0400 981 118 or via email at Lisa.Pulja@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 22 February 2026
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