AddressAn Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
The Central Coast Local Health District Community Health Centre is currently seeking a passionate and focused professional with a genuine desire to help both the medical staff and the community.
About You
- You have a current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence and a valid Working with Children Check.
- Demonstrated extensive, current clinical experience with substance use disorder clients in community settings.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Senior Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist or Social Worker.
- Demonstrated ability to lead a clinical service and experience in the leading, supervising and developing staff/students.
Where you’ll be working
You will based at our Gosford Hospital but may be required to travel to our Community Health Centres across the Central Coast.
As the leading healthcare provider in the region, Central Coast Local Health District is well known for its dedication to high quality patient care and community services. CCLHD provides the community of the Central Coast with a caring environment dedicated to improving the patient journey.
As an employer we offer our staff competitive benefits such as salary packaging, a monthly day off, paid maternity and parental leave, flexible work arrangements and professional development programs.
What we Offer
- Salary Packaging of Relocation costs through our Salary Packaging partner Salary Packaging Plus.
- Full-time employees receive an Additional Day Off (ADO) through our ADO policy.
- Full Salary Packaging services are provided - which means you save more tax.
- Discounted Fitness Passport to balance your wellbeing.
- Professional Development through access to experienced and quality leadership.
- Social Club.
- Access to Wellbeing programs and support through our Employee Assistance Program.
What you'll be doing
- The Clinical Coordinator – Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service is responsible for facilitating effective and efficient clinical decision making with regard to the client flow.
- The position is responsible for assisting the Counselling Portfolio Manager in ensuring that referrals are prioritised appropriately, monitor client pathways through the Counselling Portfolio and ensure comprehensive and appropriate treatment plans are developed.
- This role will also maintain a clinical caseload within the Counselling Portfolio.
- The Drug and Alcohol Counselling Service provide non-acute assessment, care planning and treatment for clients presenting with substance use issues.
- The position may be required to work from any Community Health Centre across the Central Coast.
Child Safe Standard Commitment
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to ensuring child safety in all our health services, and hospitals in every ward, emergency department, waiting room, clinic as well as our online and virtual spaces. The Central Coast Local Health District has already taken significant steps to keep children safe, though more work needs to be done to ensure that child safety is embedded in all the care that we deliver and is across all systems, policies, and processes. The Child Safe Standards provide a framework that outlines the essential elements of Child Safe organisations. Through the application of the Child Safe Standards our organisation will build a culture where abuse is prevented, responded to and reported. Child safety is everyone’s responsibility, and The Central Coast is committed to promoting the rights of children and young people and empowering and promoting their voices within the Central Coast. Standard 5; People working with children are suitable and supported.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
At Central Coast Local Health District, we are committed to creating a diverse, and inclusive environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit our Stepping Up initiative.
The ‘Stepping Up’ online resource aims to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants understand how to apply for roles within NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx
Please note that all NSW Health workers are now required to have received 2 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful.
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 Michelle Brooks on:
Em: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
M: 0416 193 ***
Applications Close: Sunday 14th January 2024 at 11.59pm
You are encouraged to complete applications on a week day where Technical Support is available Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm by phoning ROB Help Desk on 1300 679 367.
