Drug Health Forensic Clinician

Employment Type: 2x Temporary Full Time (Up to 01 July 2026)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ455434
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.
What you'll be doing
The Drug Health Forensic Clinician will provide forensic specific services within the WSLHD Drug Health Service, including both court diversion programs MERIT and NSW Drug Court. This involves the assessment and treatment of diverse needs, including the promotion of better health for consumers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The Drug Health Forensic Clinician is passionate about delivering evidenced based counselling, individual and group treatment at critical time points to support consumer recovery leading to positive outcomes for families and the community. High level and timely reports to Courts are produced with a focus on holistic care and case management as required. The Drug Health Forensic Clinician is well supported by the Drug Health Forensic Team, with the surrounds of specialised supervision and continued professional development opportunities.
Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District:

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For full time staff)
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
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Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
Essential Requirements: * Qualification: Relevant tertiary qualifications as a Counsellor, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist or other university qualification deemed equivalent by the employer

• Registration: Full registration with AHPRA as Occupational Therapist, Provisional Registration or Full Registration with AHPRA as Psychologist where applicable.

Selection Criteria: * Tertiary qualification relevant to Counsellor, Social Worker, Occupational Therapist or Psychologist

• Experience undertaking assessments and designing targeted treatment plans for substance use issues and/or mental health needs
• Experience working in a counselling role and providing treatment for substance use issues and/or comorbid mental health needs
• Ability to work in court related programs with clients who have engaged in offending behaviour
• Proven high quality written and verbal communication skills
• Prior experience or exposure to crisis and risk situations, as well as challenging client needs
• An understanding of the array of psychosocial issues that contribute to substance use problems and capacity to take a holistic approach to treatment
• Further skills and characteristics specific to your classification or level as set out in the relevant Award

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For role related queries or questions contact Lucie Swaffield on Lucie.Swaffield@health.nsw.gov.au or on 9840 3308 / Holly Passam-Snook on holly.passam@health.nsw.gov.au or on 9840 3308
Applications Close: 24th January 2024