Alcohol and Other Drugs Clinician, MERIT Program - various locations across NNSWLHD

Northern NSW Local Health District; Lismore; Vor Ort; AUD 84.000 - 122.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Fitness discounts

Professional development

Team culture

Zusammenfassung

Northern NSW Local Health District is seeking clinicians for the MERIT program. You will provide high-quality clinical services within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the court diversion pathway for clients with drug-related health issues.

The role emphasizes human rights, professional development, and a dynamic work environment in the Northern Rivers region.

Qualifikationen

• Clinical roles within alcohol and other drugs settings.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Aufgaben

• Provide high-quality clinical services and leadership within the MERIT program.
• Contribute to care coordination for clients in the court diversion pathway.

Kenntnisse

Clinical assessment

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Court diversion program familiarity

Jobbeschreibung

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time

Position Classification

Clinical Nurse Specialist Gde2, Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 3, Occupational Therapist Lvl 3, Social Worker Lvl 3

Remuneration

$83,670 - $122,465 per annum, pro rata - dependent on qualifications

Hours Per Week

24 & 32

Requisition ID

REQ700585

2 Permanent Part Time positions available

About The Role

Providing high-quality clinical services and leadership as an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team for clients accessing the MERIT program via the Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD).

MERIT is a Court diversion program that provides the opportunity for suitable Local Court defendants with drug problems to address their drug use, associated lifestyle and health issues.

A clinician position in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

For role related queries or questions contact Shannon White on [e-mail]

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Applications Close: 27 October 2026

NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.

For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au.

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.