Drug Health Forensic Clinician

• Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave.
• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary. 

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 1st July 2026)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1, Counsellor Level 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: Dependant on qualifications
Hours Per Week:38
Location: North Parramatta (Cumberland Hospital)

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
As a Drug Health Forensic Clinician you will Provide forensic-specific services within WSLHD Drug Health Service, including MERIT and NSW Drug Court, involving assessment and treatment of diverse needs. Your role will also include:

• Promoting better health for consumers from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
• Delivering evidence-based counselling, individual and group treatment to support consumer recovery, leading to positive outcomes for families and the community.
• Producing high-level, timely reports to Courts, focus on holistic care and case management, with support from the Drug Health Forensic Team, including specialised supervision and professional development opportunities.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• 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:

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

Requisition ID: REQ491702
Applications Close: 4th July 2024

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.  
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Angelo Barbaro on **************@health.nsw.gov.au