Senior Drug and Alcohol Youth Service Clinician - Counsellor, Social Worker (Lvl 3), Psychologist - Perm FT

If you enjoy working with young people and are ready to build your career in a more senior role, this is a great opportunity to develop your experience whilst supporting both young people and your colleagues.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Relevant tertiary qualifications which provide eligibility for membership with ‘the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

A Counsellor must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification such as Social Work, Welfare or Psychology will be deemed equivalent.

A Social Worker must hold a social work degree which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).

Give an example of your demonstrated knowledge and experience working with young people addressing drug and alcohol concerns?

Describe a time when you provided clinical leadership, supervision or mentorship within a multidisciplinary team while managing a complex clinical caseload. How did you support staff, manage risk, and ensure the delivery of evidence-based, recovery-oriented care for consumers?

Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.

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Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal prospect employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience.



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We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

Aboriginal Workforce

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport

Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‑secure environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementingthe

Child Safe Standards

.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‑being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Temporary Positions

For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Senior Drug and Alcohol Youth Service Clinician (Australia)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Australia