Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time
Location: Nepean Hospital
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ646497
Applications Close: 25/03/2026
Position Classification & Numeration: Dependent on qualifications
Registered Nurse: $37.48 - $52.62 per hour
Social Worker, Counsellor or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2: $38.51 - $54.94 per hour
Psychologist: $40.57 - $59.38 per hour
With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.
About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.
The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Alcohol and Other Drugs service offers free, non-judgmental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.
Step into a role where your clinical expertise genuinely changes lives. This is an opportunity to join the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service in a position that plays a pivotal part in supporting people navigating the MERIT and Drug Court programs. If you’re driven by evidence‑based practice, committed to collaborative care, and ready for a role with real impact, this is a chance to bring your skills to a team that values professionalism, compassion, and clinical excellence.
The role centres on delivering evidence‑based drug and alcohol assessments, case management, and counselling to patients engaged with the MERIT and Drug Court pathways. You will prepare detailed court reports, progress updates, case assessments, and other essential documentation that informs judicial and clinical decision‑making. Building strong, cooperative relationships with partner agencies, committees, internal departments, and the broader Criminal Justice System is a key part of the work, ensuring continuity of care and coordinated support for every patient.
A critical component of the role is recognising and escalating significant risk factors or deterioration in a patient’s health or functioning and contributing to the development and implementation of appropriate management plans that prioritise safety and recovery. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a role where your work truly matters, apply now and help shape better outcomes for individuals, families, and the community.
Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees
* Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full time employees
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
* Novated Leasing
* Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
* Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Fitness Passport
NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.
NBMLHD is committed to implementing the child safe standards. For more information, please click here Child Safe Standards
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What you will bring to the role
* Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership in one of the following areas: i) Occupational Therapy – minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; or; ii) Counsellor - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate Degree in Counselling with current listing on ARCAP (Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and current membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); or; iii) Social Work – Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers); or; iv) Psychologist – a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or who has qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, and has registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or; v) Registered Nurse - Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA);
* Demonstrated clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting and the provision of evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
* Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on Local Health District services, Criminal Justice System, and community-based support services.
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services to court mandated clients.
* Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes.
* Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
* Current Driver’s License and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.
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