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Form of workThis scheme recognises the role key health workers play in enabling the delivery of rural and remote health services, and aims to provide incentives over and above award entitlements, to attract and retain staff in these areas.
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Social Worker
Remuneration: $67442 - $108612 + Super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ386497
Location: Broken Hill NSW
Hybrid working model considered
What you'll be doing
The AOD Youth Clinician works with young people aged 14 to 25, their carers and family in a case management and therapeutic intervention capacity
This involves specialist assessment, care planning, treatment, withdrawal management, referral services to people experiencing drug and alcohol problems
Work across the CMHDA and CAMHS multidisciplinary teams and participate in educational outreach work
Incentives
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax!), this includes Remote Area Housing Assistance Benefits and Employee Meal and Entertainment Card
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) Every Month
- Isolation & climate allowance
- Special rates at local gyms
- Support through advanced education & training
- A comfortable country lifestyle that supports balance & wellbeing
A true “Oasis in the Outback”, Broken Hill is a thriving regional town in far west NSW full of diversity, history and character. Being Australia’s first city to be Nationally Heritage Listed, Broken Hill is a culturally rich town with a vibrant art scene with over 20 galleries! The unique attractions, festivals and beautiful natural landscapes see tourists flock from all over, but the ones who stay quickly fall in love with the place and its liveability.
With a population just shy of 20,000, Broken Hill is small enough to allow for a relaxed country lifestyle, while big enough to provide all the desired facilities of a regional hub including major supermarkets and retail stores, excellent schools (7 primary & 2 high), multiple gyms & aquatic centre, well-known fast food franchises and a plethora of trendy restaurants, pubs and cafés.
The beautiful Murray-Riverina region is just 2.5 hours from Broken Hill, and after a short, 5-hour drive you can enjoy the beautiful Barossa Valley – South Australia’s internationally acclaimed wine region. For a town so unique, it’s really not that far away with just a short 1hr15m flight from Adelaide, a 2hr flight from Melbourne or a 2hr30m flight from Sydney.
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Selection Criteria
Recognised degree or qualification in health, welfare, or social science with a minimum of two years AOD clinical experience with eligibility for NSW registration/professional association where relevant). Or if no recognised degree or qualification, significant AOD clinical experiences of a minimum of five years.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in drug and alcohol clinical practices and treatment interventions.
Demonstrated application of evidence based practice and critical thinking to advocate for and implement recovery oriented individualised person centred and trauma informed care to clients of the Drug and Alcohol service.
Demonstrated commitment to work and partner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers and their families to enhance health outcomes.
Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills together with willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues and students.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills including the verbal and written ability to communicate and consult with clients, family and/or carers and other health, community and welfare professionals together with intermediate computer skills including use of the Microsoft Office suite.
Demonstrated competence in the use of electronic information systems and the ability to maintain accurate medical records utilising appropriate documentation and entering data related to activity in a timely manner.
Current licence to drive in NSW
About The Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District makes up the western-most District in NSW, sharing its borders with South Australia, Queensland and Victoria. Far West LHD provides primary care to an estimated resident population of 30,000, employing over 750 staff across 9 facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. To promote our vision of “excellence in rural and remote health”, Far West LHD upholds its CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment.
To learn more about us watch our "Welcome to the Far West LHD" video!
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Vanessa Smith on Vanessa.Smith@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 27/3/2023
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