Drug & Alcohol Clinician - $20k plus $10k Incentives Offered

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (Job Share Considered)
Position Classification: Clinical Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Lvl 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse, Snr Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist Lvl 1 / 2
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $128,653.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – for enquiries, email ***************@health.nsw.gov.au)  
Requisition ID: REQ464193
Location: Lightning Ridge, Coonamble, Walgett NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 27 February 2024 – 11:59pm

Drug & Alcohol Clinician - $20k plus $10k Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug & Alcohol

About the role
The Drug & Alcohol clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing expert Drug & Alcohol clinical services in collaboration with consumers, carers and other care providers using an integrated and person-centred approach.

The purpose of the position is to provide Drug and Alcohol assessments, client focused treatment, case management and counselling for clients who present with substance use problems and/or comorbidity issues. Actively collaborating with Mental Health services in treatment planning and provision with shared care clients.  Additionally, working with the Opioid Treatment Program, MERIT and Drug Court program, Substance in Use in Pregnancy and Parenting program (SUPPPs).

This position is based in Lightning Ridge.

Location is negotiable between Lightning Ridge, Coonamble and Walgett. Depending of the location of the successful applicant, Outreach to cover Lightning Ridge and surrounding areas.

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

To apply for this role:

·         Click ‘Apply’

·         Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login

·         Upload your current resume

·         Answer the selection criteria

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Jenny Taylor, Team Leader Community Drug & Alcohol Programs on (02) 6881 4*** or at ************@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

·         All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.

·         This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary) that may arise in the next 18 months.

·         Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.

·         To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards

·         For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD