- Qualifications eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or qualifications eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a bachelor degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer; or qualifications eligible for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia with relevant post –registration qualifications and at least 3 years experience working in the clinical area of their specified post-graduate qualification
- Demonstrated current clinical knowledge, skills and ability to effectively assess and formulate treatment plans for people with substance use disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate, lead, complete and share quality improvement activities and service evaluation processes with other staff and demonstrated capacity to provide clinical supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, liaise with key stakeholders and provide education to other health professionals, and the boarder community on drug and alcohol issues.
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to document accurately, write clearly and succinctly, and consult effectively with others
- Competency in the use of information and communication technology, including standard office software, for email, internet, analysis of clinical data, and clinical documentation programs
- Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.
- Current NSW Drivers License and willingness to travel.