Drug and Alcohol Clinician, Assertive Case Management in Sydney

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 individuals through person centred, strengths based and collaborative approaches that promote dignity, choice and recovery.

Employment Type: Permanent Full 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

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 every day. 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 employees 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 ensuring 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 Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

Applications Close: 09 November 2026

Tentative Interview Date: 16 November 2026