AddressAn exciting opportunity has become available for a motivated clinician (Psychologist, Social worker, Counsellor) to work within a positive and enthusiastic Drug and Alcohol Team based at the Drug and Alcohol Community Counselling Team based at Hornsby Hospital.
This role provides professional counselling services that demonstrate evidence-based strategies to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and significant others affected by problematic substance use.
Position Classification: Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ465221
Salary:
Health professionals Level 1/2 : $35.78 - $51.04
Counsellor Level 1/2 : $35.78 - $51.04
Psychologist : $37.70 - $55.17
Where you'll be working
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives
What you'll be doing
Each person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health Drug and Alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
What you'll be doing
MHDA Declaration
Each person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health Drug and Alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
MHDA Statement of Intention
The intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence based practices and collaboration.
This role will involve a stepped care approach with brief interventions, comprehensive assessment, initiating and managing planned treatment options, consultation and referral to other agencies.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Recognised qualifications suitable for a mental health professional, such as Psychologist or Counsellor, with current registration through the relevant Professional Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or eligibility for Membership for Social Workers with the AASW. Hold a current NSW Driver’s Licence.
- Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and experience to effectively manage clinical issues in the assessment and treatment of people with Drug and Alcohol problems.
- Previous experience in the assessment and/or management of people with co-morbid substance use disorders and mental health problems.
- Experience in health promotion, quality projects, accreditation and ability to help with research.
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For role related queries or questions contact Anthony Piras on *************@health.nsw.gov.au or 0419 870 ***.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 14 February 2024
