Senior Clinician, Drug & Alcohol - PFT - Wellington

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Drug & Alcohol Clinician
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Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network
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REQ524318 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Drug & Alcohol Clinician - Counsellor Level 3, Occupational Therapist Level 3, Social Worker Level 3, Psychologist or Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 2
RemunerationDependent on classification as listed in relevant award - NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award, Health and Community Employees Psychologists (State) Award or Public Health System Nurses & Midwives (State) Award

Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ524318


Position Title: Senior Clinician, Drug & Alcohol

This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

Just the place to grow your career and be part of a valued team delivering care where it's needed most!

 

If you're passionate about delivering healthcare with the greatest impact, then come and join us at Justice Health NSW. Be part of a supportive environment, where you can apply your skills to address complex healthcare needs while broadening your treatment capabilities to maximise patient outcomes.

 

Justice Health NSW is a challenging yet rewarding place to take your career even further. With industry-leading safety standards, you can focus on doing your best work alongside skilled colleagues while gaining job training to progress your career.

 

The Role

We’re currently looking for a Senior Clinician, Drug & Alcohol to provide evidence-based therapeutic drug and alcohol interventions to patients in a custodial setting through the planning and delivery of CBT based group programs and through supporting the delivery of best practice brief interventions within a clinical setting

The Senior Clinician, Drug & Alcohol will employ professional judgment to solve routine problems and guide the implementation of Drug & Alcohol therapeutic programs at in correctional centre, more complex and critical tasks. They will assist in the evaluation and monitoring of service delivery, as well as Drug & Alcohol clinical assessments across programs.
 
The position will assist in the development of relevant procedures and standards and for the Drug & Alcohol therapeutic programs and participate in quality improvement activities.  

 

Salary & Benefits

Your salary (dependent on classification) + super and leave loading is just the beginning. You’ll also have access to:

  • Additional allowances may apply
  • Access to salary packaging benefits.
  • Fitness passport (if you’re eligible)
  • Fantastic training & education opportunities available 

 

Please note that this is a vaccination category A position, if successful you will need to provide proof of vaccination for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, varicella, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and influenza.

 

 

Diversity & Inclusivity

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We employ all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

 

If you need assistance with your application please do not hesitate to reach out to our recruitment team on JHFMHN-Recruitment@health.nsw.gov.au

Ready to Apply?

The first step is to submit your resume and answers to the following targeted questions:

  1. Please provide an overview of how you meet the selection criteria including your qualification and experience in the provision of D&A services.
  2. Provide an example of a time you used contemporary psychosocial interventions relating to Drug and Alcohol to support a patient with complex needs

This is a Targeted Aboriginal Position. Preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal descent. Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

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 Jennifer Wilson on Jennifer.Wilson10@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 5th January 2025 - 11:59pm

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