Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Forensic Team
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ462566 Requisition #
Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 1/2, OT Lvl 1/2, SW 1/2, Psych
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ462566
Applications Close: 09/05/2024
This position is dependent on Qualifications:
Counsellor Level 1/2 - (1,359.64 - $1,939.70 per week)
Social Work Level 1/2 - ($1,359.64 - $1,939.70 per week)
Occupational Therapist 1/2 - (1,359.64 - $1,939.70 per week)
Psychologist - ($1,432.42 - $2,096.59 per week)
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.
What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)
· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
· Novated Leasing
· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
· Fitness Passport
What you will be doing:
An exciting opportunity exists for a Drug and Alcohol Clinician to join our Forensic Team on a temporary full time basis up until 30 June 2026. This position will provide evidence-based drug and alcohol assessment, case management and counselling services to patients accessing the MERIT and Drug Court programs via the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Drug and Alcohol Service.
In the role of Drug and Alcohol Clinician you will:
· Undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for clients referred to the MERIT and Adult Drug Court Programs
· Provide evidence-based counselling interventions and case management to clients of the Adult Drug Court and MERIT programs
· Provide detailed court reports, individual progress reports, case assessments and other relevant documentation as required
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
About us:
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.
NBMLHD: is committed to achieving a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with disability.
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course (2 doses) of a Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) approved or recognised COVID-19 vaccine (except for the Janssen COVID-19 vaccine which is approved by the TGA as a single dose primary course). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. A NSW Health agency may require further information about the medical contraindication (including but not limited to an Immunisation Medical Exemption form – IM011 form).
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
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.
Selection Criteria to be addressed:
- 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) Counselling and Social Work – minimum Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or iii) 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 clinical experience in the provision of evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on Local Health District services, Criminal Justice System, and community-based support services
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services to court mandated clients
- Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes
- Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Current Driver’s Licence (NSW eligibility) and willingness to use for work purpose travel
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Rowena Bruce on Rowena.Power@health.nsw.gov.au
