Drug & Alcohol Counsellor (Part-Time) – Empower Change

Hunter New England Local Health District; Armidale; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 51,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Superannuation

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

EAP

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Community Counsellor (Level 1/2) for Armidale/GLenn Innes/Tenterfield, 16 hours per week. The role focuses on holistic, client-centred care within NSW Health's DACS network.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans and coordinate referrals to support clients on their path to recovery, while maintaining thorough documentation and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing or Counselling with eligibility/registration as applicable (AHPRA where required).
• Eligible to drive in NSW and travel for work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive drug and alcohol assessments.
• Develop tailored treatment plans to support meaningful outcomes.
• Coordinate referrals to strengthen client support networks.
• Provide regular weekly counselling.
• Ensure high-quality, recovery-focused care and timely clinical notes.

Skills

Counselling

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Degree in Psychology

Nursing degree

Counselling degree

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Drug and Alcohol Community Counsellor (Level 1/2) for Armidale/GLenn Innes/Tenterfield, 16 hours per week. The role focuses on holistic, client-centred care within NSW Health's DACS network.

You will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans and coordinate referrals to support clients on their path to recovery, while maintaining thorough documentation and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.