Drug & Alcohol Counsellor
To apply for this position, please address the following Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant health or related field, or demonstrated sound work experience in drug and alcohol or welfare.
- Demonstrated understanding of psychosocial interventions relating to drug and alcohol and their application.
- Demonstrated ability to provide evidence-based: assessment, intervention, individual/group counselling, case management, case review practices and referral services for alcohol and other drug affected clients and their support people accessing treatment services in a public health setting.
- Proven ability to function effectively in a member of a multidisciplinary team environment and to work in a professional manner unsupervised.
- Demonstrated effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, with ability to liaise and network with a range of services.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in a computerised environment and knowledge of electronic information systems.
- Current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes, including occasional overnight stays if required.
Need more
information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- For role related queries or questions contact Cindy Beadon on Cindy.Beadon@health.nsw.gov.au on (02) 6861 2571.
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit our website page.
Talent pool
If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable
candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates
may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions
within the next 12 months.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified
Infectious Diseases
If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
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Working visas
Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be
considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa)
where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified.
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