In-Demand Therapeutic program worker Jobs in Newcastle, Nsw

Counsellor/Caseworker - Drug Court
NSW Health —Newcastle NSW
- $76,364 - $117,755 a year
- Temporary
- Nursing
- Case management
- Psychology
- Employee assistance program
9d
Counsellor/Caseworker - Drug Court
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $76,364 - $117,755 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Case management
- Psychology
- Employee assistance program
9d
Mental Health Clinician - CAMHS Youth Mental Health Initiative
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $113,617 - $138,482 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Mental Health Clinician - CAMHS Youth Mental Health Initiative - Targeted
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $113,617 - $138,482 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
4d
Mental Health Clinician - Allied Health Level 3
NSW Health —Metford NSW
- $57.30 - $69.84 an hour
- Temporary
- Nursing
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
7d
Mental Health Clinician - Allied Health Level 3
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $57.30 - $69.84 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
7d
CAMHS Senior Social Worker
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $126,524 - $129,591 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
7d
Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) - Case Worker (Fixed Term)
Allambi Care —Charlestown NSW
- Full-time
- Working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
- Annual leave
9h
Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice Sexual Assault (apply via eCredential)
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- On call
- Clinic
- Employee assistance program
PSP Youth Worker
Wandiyali —Elermore Vale NSW
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Working with children
- First Aid Certification
- Opportunities for advancement
2d
CAMHS Senior Social Worker
NSW Health —Charlestown NSW
- $126,524 - $129,591 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Social Work
- Leadership
- Annual leave
- Parental leave
7d
Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Unit
NSW Health —Metford NSW
- $76,364 - $108,943 a year
- Full-time
- Discharge planning
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
3d
Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Unit
Hunter New England Local Health District —Newcastle NSW
- $76,364 - $108,943 a year
- Full-time
- Discharge planning
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance program
3d
Aboriginal Youth & Disability Support Worker
Allambi Care —Charlestown NSW
- Day shift
- Bachelor's degree
- First Aid Certification
7d
Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice Sexual Assault (apply via eCredential)
NSW Health —Wallsend NSW
- On call
- Clinic
- Employee assistance program

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Counsellor/Caseworker - Drug Court

NSW Health -
Newcastle NSW

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Job Details

Temporary | Full-time
$76,364 - $117,755 a year
9 days ago

Benefits

Employee assistance program
Salary packaging

Qualifications

Nursing
Case management
Psychology
Social Work
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Help transform lives through recovery, rehabilitation and meaningful change.

Remuneration: $76,364 - $117,755 per annum (dependent on qualifications) + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Newcastle Community Health Service
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time – Until July 2027
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse
Requisition ID: REQ670545
Applications Close: Sunday 5th July 2026

About the role

As a Caseworker/Counsellor within the Drug Court team, you will play a key role in supporting participants on their recovery journey through evidence-based drug and alcohol interventions. Your week will involve conducting comprehensive drug and alcohol assessments, developing individualised treatment plans, coordinating referrals, and providing therapeutic counselling services.

You will actively contribute to multidisciplinary clinical reviews, maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to support positive client outcomes. Comprehensive orientation and onboarding will be provided, with ongoing support from your line manager, Clinical Lead, Supervisor, and experienced multidisciplinary team.

Where you'll be working

Based at Newcastle Community Health, you will join a dedicated and supportive multidisciplinary team that includes Registered Nurses, Clinical Nurse Consultants, Counsellors, and Aboriginal Health Workers. You will also work closely with the broader Drug Court network, collaborating with Legal Aid, Police, Prosecutors, Community Corrections, and the Judiciary to help participants achieve meaningful and lasting change.

About you

You are a compassionate and professional clinician with a strong commitment to supporting people experiencing alcohol and other drug-related challenges. You bring experience delivering evidence-based interventions and are able to build positive therapeutic relationships while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.

You will demonstrate excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complete high-quality clinical documentation in a timely manner. A collaborative approach, willingness to learn, and an interest in working within the Drug Court environment will see you thrive in this rewarding role.

Requirements:

Must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides either eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association or full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes, which may involve driving long distances.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
ADO's each month (for full time employees)
Salary packaging options
Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.

Demonstrated capacity to provide drug and alcohol practice including comprehensive assessment, intervention, evidence-based counselling models of care and ability to apply case management principles.

Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations and minimal supervision.

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For role related queries or questions contact Leeona Moxey on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

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therapeutic program worker jobs in newcastle, nsw

Counsellor/Caseworker - Drug Court

Counsellor/Caseworker - Drug Court

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Mental Health Clinician - Allied Health Level 3

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Specialist Homelessness Services (SHS) - Case Worker (Fixed Term)

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PSP Youth Worker

CAMHS Senior Social Worker

Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Unit

Occupational Therapist - Mental Health Unit

Aboriginal Youth & Disability Support Worker

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