Join our Drug & Alcohol team and make a difference by providing trauma informed care to people experiencing challenges related to alcohol and other drugs use. Support individual through person centred, strengths based and collaborative approaches that promote dignity, choice and recovery.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Dependent on qualification

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ703347

Salary per week:

Allied Health Qualified Level 1/2: $1,522.06 - $2,171.41

Psychologist: $1,603.53 - $2,347.04

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday.

We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

- Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
- Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
- Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every prospect is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.





Where you'll be working

Across Northern Sydney Local Health District

What you'll be doing The Drug and Alcohol Clinician will provide direct frontline services to drug and alcohol patients who experience a range of drug and alcohol issues and associated comorbidities. This service is an outreach model that aligns with both the ACM model of care and the outreach component of the IDAT Model of Care.

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

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Rehabilitation Counsellor. Current membership (or eligibility) with The Psychotherapy and Counsellors Association of Australia (PACFA), Australian Association Social Workers (AASW) or AHPRA registration.
2. Demonstrated experience working with clients with drug and/or alcohol issues, demonstrating a high level of communication, negotiation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
3. Demonstrated experience and commitment to professional and ethical boundaries in consultation with a medically led multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Marlene Gilbert on [email protected]

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.

The team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 09 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 16 November 2026

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