Counsellor (Counsellor, Social Worker, Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Registered Psychologist) - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Counsellor, Social Worker, Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Registered Psychologist
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ582703
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
DHS provides a range of counselling and psychological interventions in a safe and caring environment. The Counselling Program offers comprehensive assessment and outpatient counselling services to individuals and families who are seeking help to reduce drug and alcohol related harm. A range of modalities including telehealth, videoconferencing and face to face delivery options are available.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in:
- Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers OR
- Must hold tertiary qualifications in psychology and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Psychology OR
- Must hold qualifications recognised for employment as a Counsellor or Welfare Officer under the NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award.
- Knowledge, skills and clinical experience in counselling and case management practice and the provision of services to clients seeking treatment for substance use and related issues.
- Ability to analyse problems, set priorities and apply a range of options to develop solutions.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Gary Forrest via email at Gary.Forrest@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 5 July 2025
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