Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parent Program - Incentives Offered
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ665901 Requisition #
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- About an hour ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2, Physiotherapist Level 1 / 2, Dietitian Level 1 / 2, Counsellor Level 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1 / 2, Social Worker Level 1 / 2, Welfare Officer Level 1 / 2, Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Psychology, Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $37.48 - $69.84 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 8 June 2026 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parent Program - Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, Dubbo
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parent Program as a Health Clinician. The Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) clinician, will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person-centred specialist care, working in collaboration with clients/families/carers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve identified goals and outcomes. This role will provide services to women in Dubbo and the surrounding regions who are pregnant or caring for infants up to 2 years of age, who require assistance with Drug and Alcohol issues.
In this role, you will work closely with Maternity Services, Child & Family Strategy Services and the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service to provide specialist Drug & Alcohol Services to women who are pregnant or caring for an infant.
The successful applicant will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to each individual’s needs. Central to your role will be conducting comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, case coordination and management and commitment to reflective practice, resilience and adaptability and ethical practice.
The position will maintain strong connections with the Senior Drug & Alcohol Team across Dubbo, Drug & Alcohol clinicians, Mental Health clinicians, Maternity services, Perinatal and Infant Mental Health services. and the broader Western NSW LHD region, ensuring alignment with best practices and regional priorities. Collaboration will also occur with other key service providers, both Government and Non-Government. These linkages support collaborative problem-solving and knowledge sharing across services.
Performance development is supported through regular catchups and the implementation of a tailored training matrix. This matrix identifies individual and team learning needs, guiding professional development and enhancing service delivery capacity. By investing in our workforce, we ensure our team remains responsive, skilled, and equipped to meet the complex needs of our clients
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
Helping you move to Western NSW
The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-and-primary-industries/makethemove/welcome-experience
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor, Team Lead, MERIT/Drug & Alcohol & Region Programs on 02 6881 4000 or at jenny.taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant’s needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
· Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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