Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until 16/11/2027
Position Classification: Drug & Alcohol Clinician
Remuneration: 118162 - 144021
Hours Per Week: 16
Requisition ID: REQ702519
Applications Close: Thursday 12th November 2026

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

What you'll be doing
Will provide clinical leadership of a new team within the Drug and Alcohol (D&A;) Service. The Stimulant Treatment Program (STP) is a small multidisciplinary team that will provide dedicated services for people who use amphetamine type substances (ATS). The team will cover the Hastings Macleay region with focus on Kempsey. The team will deliver a range of programs that includes, counselling, group support, peer worker support and health checks for people wanting to know more about the effect of their stimulant use.
The senior clinician of the STP team is responsible for ensuring the delivering of high-quality therapeutic interventions to clients who access the Service and provide clinical leadership and supervision for the team.

The position will identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice; develop or lead ongoing quality improvement activities and contribute to the review and development of the service's policy and procedures. The position is required to ensure that appropriate treatment is conducted in consultation with clients of the service including the development of care plans, gathering of outcome measures and participating in clinical review processes.

This is temp opportunity with possibility of ongoing employment.

About You
You are a highly skilled and compassionate clinician with qualifications in social work, counselling, or psychology, and extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing complex psychosocial and substance use challenges. Drawing on advanced assessment and intervention skills,



you utilise evidence-based approaches to develop tailored treatment plans that promote recovery, resilience, and improved health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

You are recognised for your ability to provide clinical leadership, mentoring, and supervision, fostering a culture of professional excellence and continuous learning within multidisciplinary teams. Your team-oriented approach and strong clinical expertise enable you to support colleagues, contribute to service development, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

With exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, you build strong therapeutic relationships and engage effectively with clients, families, healthcare professionals, and community stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. You are experienced in designing, implementing, and evaluating therapeutic programs and clinical groups, using innovation and best-practice principles to enhance consumer outcomes and service effectiveness.

Your comprehensive understanding of contemporary substance use disorder treatment allows you to deliver informed, recovery-oriented interventions that address the complex needs of individuals affected by alcohol and other drug issues. Combined with your advanced computer literacy and ability to apply research, quality improvement methodologies, and data-informed decision-making, you actively contribute to the ongoing enhancement of clinical practice and service delivery. Adaptable and committed to achieving positive outcomes, you bring professionalism, leadership,



and a passion for improving the lives of those accessing health and wellbeing services.

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 contact .

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.

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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at

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A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.

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📌 Senior Clinician (Clin Psych/ Snr Psych/ SWkr/ CounsellorStimulant Treatment Program (STP) - Drug and Alcohol Service - Kempsey
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Kempsey