Senior Mental Health Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting Service
Senior Mental Health Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting Service
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Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 13/12/2025)
Position Classification: Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Senior Clinical Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4
Remuneration: $109,247.00 - $147,108.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Bathurst, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 July 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Mental Health Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting Service
Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol Service, Bathurst
About The Role
The Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting Service (SUPPS) clinician, will provide safe, compassionate, quality, person-centred specialist care, working in collaboration with clients/families/carers and multidisciplinary teams to achieve identified goals and outcomes. The SUPPS role is based in Bathurst, and services the Bathurst Hub, delivering an evidence based liaison and consultation service to pregnant women with substance use issues, their families, and other services that these clients are in need of, and/or engaged with. The role will carry a caseload and perform home visits as required.
In this role, you will use innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions. You will professionally support and improve outcomes for pregnant people and their children who's pregnancies are complicated by drug or alcohol use.
The successful applicant will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to each individual's needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person's journey.
Join this vibrant and professional team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities.
We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We are a team as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
A role in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers mentally stimulating work and provides a high level of autonomy and empowerment. You'll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
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Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sarah Sheldon, on (02) 6330 5258 or at sarah.sheldon@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional Information For Applicants
* All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
* This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.
* Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
* Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
* Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
* To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
* For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
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