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Drug and Alcohol Clinician/Case Worker


Company : NSW Health


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-08-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Drug and Alcohol Clinician/Case Worker role at NSW Health23 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Drug and Alcohol Clinician/Case Worker role at NSW HealthJoin our team to provide integrated post-discharge outreach and care coordination for clients exiting the in Involuntary Drug and Alcohol Treatment (IDAT) program. Support recovery through community linkages, client education, and continuous service improvement within a collaborative, quality focused environment.Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Dependent on qualificationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ591714Salary Per WeekHealth Professional Level 1/2: $1,407.23 - $2,007.59Psychologist: $1,482.56 - $2,169.97Health Education Officer: $1,369.67 - $2,188.39Who 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 Theres a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams voices. Youll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities lives.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 workingNorthern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) - St LeonardsWhat You''ll Be DoingThe Clinicians/Case Workers in the Assertive Community Management (ACM) team will provide assertive outreach case management for clients using drugs and/or alcohol; including referral to inpatient/outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, undertaking home visits, transporting clients to/from medical appointments, housing and income support, NDIS applications, referrals for community-based supports, liaison with medical teams and case coordination.People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following CriteriaCurrent AHPRA registration for relevant discipline - in Psychology, Occupational Therapy or Counsellor with current registration in Counsellors Association of Australia (PACFA), or eligibility for Membership for Social Workers with the AASW. For Health Education Officer Graduate relevant tertiary qualifications in health promotion, public health or other behavioural health sciences.Demonstrated experience and commitment to professional and ethical boundaries in consultation with a medically led multi-disciplinary treatment team.Knowledge and understanding of the social and emotional needs of patients with drug and alcohol issues including clinical response and management of trauma, grief and loss, domestic and family violence and child protection.Need more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Marlene Gilbert on marlene.gilbert@health.nsw.gov.au or 0438 927 515This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in theNSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Toolduring the recruitment process. 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