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SalaryHigh quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Drug & Alcohol Clinician - Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 1/ 2, Social Worker Lvl 1/2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $109,397 per annum, dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ474106
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care.
About the role
Working to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on people, by providing and maintaining a high standard of individualised client care through the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service for patients accessing the service.
If you have:
- Tertiary qualifications and where applicable, membership of the relevant association or registered with the relevant board, in one of the following disciplines: Psychologist (registered or able to obtain registration in NSW) OR Social Worker (eligible for membership of the AASW) OR Counsellor (bachelor degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer). Professions which fall under the Health Professionals State Award (Social Worker, Counselor) must provide evidence of 3 years clinical experience in their profession to be appointed at Level 2
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of a variety of evidence based therapeutic counselling approaches in the AOD field applicable with people presenting with complex needs
- Knowledge and understanding of how to apply Trauma Informed Care and harm minimisation principles in the care of people with AOD issues
Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay.
Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing.
Growth – access to professional and personal development.
Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Agnew on Carol.Agnew@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 20 March 2024
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions.
NNNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see .
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
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