Job no: 506156
Employment type: Full Time
Location: Adelaide
Categories: Child, Youth & Family, Alcohol & Other Drugs
* Based in Christies Beach, with opportunities to work directly in the community
* Regular supervision and reflective practice with a skilled clinical supervisor
* Generous Employee Benefits – Access to salary packaging, Fitness Passport and More
At Life Without Barriers, we're all about creating safe, supportive environments where children and young people can thrive.
Every day we work closely with families, carers and communities to help shape brighter futures. From supporting children and families to empowering people with disability, mental health or those seeking refuge, we're here to break down barriers and build better lives.
Role: Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs
Employment Type: 12 Month Maximum Term, Full Time
As a clinician within our innovative Next Steps Drug and Alcohol Program, providing targeted support to participants who have previously been reluctant to engage with treatment services.
You will support and encourage participants to access assessment and treatment for their alcohol and other drug concerns, providing community based assistance for those in the acute phase of AOD use, while working closely with families, guardians and other key stakeholders to ensure a cohesive high quality support system around each participant.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide outreach and face to face engagement with clients, establishing rapport and building trust with difficult to engage participants
* Deliver therapeutic AOD treatment interventions including brief interventions, counselling, group work and family counselling
* Provide case management support, including referrals to external agencies
* Assist clients with managing alcohol and substance use related conditions
* Participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings
* Provide support, mentorship and skill development within the broader AOD team
Skills & Experience
* Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Social Work with current registration or eligibility to practice
* Current unrestricted Drivers Licence
* Significant experience assessing, planning and implementing client and family centred interventions, particularly for those exhibiting high risk behaviours and complex comorbidities.
* Experience implementing client centred and family centred interventions
* Strong problem solving skills with the ability to use initiative and think strategically
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Effective time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
Successful candidates will be required to clear probity checks including National Criminal History Record Check and SA Working with Children Check
How to Apply
Include your resume and covering letter in one document, click 'Apply' and follow the prompts. For general role enquiries contact us via
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Applications close at midnight on 24th February 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications are continuously reviewed prior to the closing date and as such the closing date is subject to change without notice
We want to employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs and wants. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability to apply
Advertised: 10 Feb 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 24 Feb :55 Cen. Australia Daylight Time