Forensic Drug & Alcohol Clinician
About the job
This job is an incredible opportunity to join the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District as a key member of the Drug and Alcohol Service team. Your work will genuinely change lives, providing essential support to individuals navigating the justice and health systems. The team thrives on collaboration, professional growth, and a commitment to client-centered care, ensuring that everyone has the chance to succeed and develop in their careers.
You'll be responsible for
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Providing assessments and case management
You will provide evidence-based drug and alcohol assessments, case management, and counselling to clients referred through MERIT and the Adult Drug Court.🛠️
Developing treatment plans
Your days will involve completing comprehensive assessments, developing tailored treatment plans, and delivering therapeutic interventions that support clients to stabilise, recover, and progress through their program requirements.📄
Preparing documentation
You’ll prepare detailed court reports, progress updates, and clinical documentation that reflect each client’s journey and inform multidisciplinary decision-making.Key criteria
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Tertiary qualifications in relevant fields
Possession of a degree in Occupational Therapy, Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or Nursing.View
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Clinical experience in drug and alcohol treatment
Demonstrated experience providing evidence-based interventions for clients.View
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Stakeholder liaison skills
Ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.View
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