Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Katoomba Community Health Centre
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 11/03/2026
Position Classification & Renumeration: Dependent on Qualifications:
Psychologist: $80,452.00 - $117,755.00 per annum
Counsellor, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist Level 1/2 - $76,364.00 - $108,943.00 per annum
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.
Are you passionate about supporting individuals on their journey toward recovery and wellbeing? We’re looking for a dedicated professional to join our team and play a vital role in delivering high‑quality, person‑centered drug and alcohol services. This is your opportunity to step into a meaningful position where your skills can create lasting impact.
In this role, you will provide comprehensive drug and alcohol assessments and broader psychosocial evaluations that directly inform collaborative treatment planning. You’ll deliver evidence‑based psychosocial interventions designed to help patients achieve their agreed‑upon goals related to substance use, while supporting their broader wellbeing.
If you’re committed to empowering individuals, passionate about recovery‑focused care, and ready to contribute to a supportive and skilled team, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help shape better futures.
Benefits Available To Eligible NBMLHD Employees
Accrued Day Off (ADO)Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary PackagingNovated LeasingGreat education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each yearAccess to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family membersFitness 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.
For assistance with applying through the NSW Health Career Portal please click here.
What You Will Bring To The Role
Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and significant clinical experience as follows: i) Occupational Therapy: minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or ii) Social Work: minimum Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or iii) 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 iv)Generalist 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 full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting.Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with all stakeholders, plan and organise, provide clinical reasoning skills.Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based drug & alcohol psychosocial: assessment, individual/ group interventions, case management and referral services in a public health setting.Evidence of an advanced level of effective communication skills and computer literacy.Demonstrated ability to assess, identify, manage and escalate clinical and operational risk within a drug and alcohol treatment setting.Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and detailed knowledge of evidence based clinical handover processes.Demonstrated commitment to working and partnering with Aboriginal patients, families and communities as well as improving the health outcomes for socially disadvantaged groups of patients within the local community.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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