Clinical Lead - Virtual Drug and Alcohol Team
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- MHDA Team Lead
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- REQ604846 Requisition #
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- 2 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to June 2026)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4, Welfare Officer Level 4.
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $133,156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 28 September 2025 – 11:59pm
Clinical Lead – Virtual Drug & Alcohol Team
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Lead
About the role
The Clinical lead position provides coordination and acts as a resource to other health care professionals and services to enhance capability and knowledge of staff and enable delivery of optimal care.
Working in a small team of Nurses, Social Workers, Nurse Practitioner and Aboriginal Health Worker, the Clinical Lead works to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on consumers, by providing and maintaining a high standard of individualised client care through the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service for people and their families.
The Clinical Lead will provide counselling and case management to young people aged 18 -65 years old, who are at risk due to their substance use, and providing support to the y person's family and/or care givers.
Hours of work are generally 8-4.30pm with flexible work arrangements are available.
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.
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 Noreen Edmeades on 02 6369 2085 or Noreen.edmeades@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· 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
