Drug and Alcohol Community Engagement Worker - Lismore

1. Tertiary qualifications and where applicable, a member of relevant associations or registered with the relevant board, in the following disciplines Social Work, Counseling, Occupational Therapist, Psychology, Nursing. Professions which fall under the Health Professionals State Award (Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Counseling) who apply must provide evidence of 3 years clinical experience in their profession and under minimal direct professional supervision .
2. Demonstrated experience in providing drug and alcohol interventions. (including but not limited to screening, assessment, brief intervention, case management, contributing to treatment and discharge planning, referral, group work and community follow up).
3. Comprehesive understanding and demonstrated social intervention experience in the social and emotional needs of the patient/clients D&A issues, such as housing, centrelink, finance etc.
4. Demonstrated application of professional and ethical boundaries when working with complex situations as part of a mulitdisciplinary team
5. Demonstrated experience in liaison and working in partnership with government and non-government services, and community groups.
6. Demonstrated leadership within a diverse range of community settings with the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team or autonomously.
7. Demonstrated high level communication skills, advanced written, oral communication and competent computer skills
8. Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.

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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Agnew on Carol.Agnew@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 17 September 2019