Drug and Alcohol Clinician, Assertive Case Management

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Sydney Local Health District's Drug and Alcohol team is seeking a committed Drug and Alcohol Clinician to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred care. You will work with clients facing alcohol and other drug challenges in outreach and integrated settings, within a multidisciplinary team to support recovery, dignity and choice.

Applicants should have tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, OT or Rehabilitation Counsellor and current PACFA/AASW/AHPRA membership or

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, OT, or Rehab Counsellor; PACFA/AASW/AHPRA membership or eligibility.
• Demonstrated experience with clients with drug/alcohol issues and strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to professional and ethical boundaries in a medically led multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct frontline services to drug and alcohol patients.
• Work within an outreach model aligned with ACM and IDAT care.
• Collaborate with a medically led multi-disciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, or Rehabilitation Counsellor

Job description

Drug and Alcohol Clinician, Assertive Case Management

Northern Sydney Local Health District – St Leonards Park NSW

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: PermanentFull Time
Position Classification: Dependent on qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ703347
Salary per week:

Allied Health Professional 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 opportunity 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:

• 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.
• Demonstrated experience working with clients with drug and/or alcohol issues, demonstrating a high level of communication, negotiation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated experience and commitment to professional and ethical boundaries in consultation with a medically led multi-disciplinary treatment team.

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 FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 09 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 16 November 2026