Drug & Alcohol Clinician – Opioid Treatment Clinician – Wagga Wagga
Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Posted 8 days ago
Employment Type: Permanent Full time, Part Time and casual opportunities available
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration: $72,152.53 - $113,226.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ588361
Applications Close: 31 July 2025
Location: Wagga Wagga
Are you a talented Professional looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and passionate Clinician who is ready for a new adventure. Through this role you will be able to provide plan and deliver comprehensive, high quality patient care to our regional Wagga Wagga community.
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About the role:
This clinical position involves the provision of intake, assessment, evidence-based interventions and case management services to individuals presenting to the service with issues related to opioid substance use in accordance with relevant NSW Health guidelines.
Interventions to be provided by this position include initiating and managing planned treatment options, psychosocial interventions, case management, crisis management, withdrawal management, consultation and referral to other agencies, advocacy for the client group and assistance with opioid replacement administration (where appropriate).
Integral to the position is the provision of professional advice to, and liaison with, other health, community and welfare professionals.
The position provides age-appropriate services to individuals of all ages (children, adolescents, adults and the elderly).
The position may also, as required, assist with the provision of support for other D&A consumers during periods of D & A Clinician leave. The position works as part of the larger MHDA team.
To see all role requirements please review the position description.
What MLHD offer:
- Relocation Support - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
- Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
- Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
- Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
About You
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be a confident / consciousness team player with an engaging personality aligning with NSW Health Core values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment
- Hold relevant Australian standard qualification
How to Apply
Embrace the infinite opportunities to lead with compassion and make a lasting impact within our community. Contact Kate Angel Acting Team Manager, Wagga Wagga Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol, 02 59434400 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Apply Online! Your application will require you to include a resume, cover letter, and appropriately address the Questionnaire.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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About Murrumbidgee Local Health District
Wellness is our goal
Excellence is our passion
Our people are our future
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) has released a new Strategic Plan, which focuses our priorities for the next three to five years. The MLHD Board has released the MLHD Strategic Plan 2016-2021.
The focus is on wellness and seizing every opportunity to work in partnership with consumers to build and maintain wellness. The objective is to enable MLHD to be the best place to work, lead, practise, volunteer, teach, learn and grow.
We have embarked on a number of initiatives to improve future service delivery including a focus on priority areas:
Focusing on wellness
Aspiring to excellence
Investing in our people
Working together in partnership
The Strategic Plan provides clear priorities and a solid commitment to meet or exceed the expectations of consumers in all care settings.
Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.
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