Forensic Drug and Alcohol Clinician - MERIT Program

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (Until 30/06/2026)
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist
Location: Lithgow Community Health Centre
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ485275
Applications Close: 03/07/2024This position is dependent on Qualifications:Counsellor Level1/2 - $35.77- $51.04 per hourSocial Work Level 1/2 - $35.77- $51.04 per hourOccupational Therapist 1/2 - $35.77- $51.04 per hourRegistered Nurse - $35.32 - $49.60 per hourPsychologist - $37.69 - $55.17 per hourWith CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,
working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed
and develop in your chosen career role.About Us
Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments for Drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist Drug and Alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.An exciting opportunity is available for a Health Clinician to join the Merit & Drug Court Programs in Lithgow. In this role, you will provide evidence-based Drug and Alcohol assessment, case management and counselling services to patients accessing the MERIT and Drug Court programs via the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Drug and Alcohol Service.The clinician will undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for clients referred to the MERIT and Adult Drug Court Programs. This includes providing evidence-based counselling interventions and case management to clients of the Adult Drug Court and MERIT programs. The successful incumbent will also provide detailed court reports, individual progress reports, case assessments and other relevant documentation as required.We invite you to take the next step in your career with us. Apply Today!Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees· Accrued Day Off (ADO) (full time employees only)· Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging· Novated Leasing· Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year· Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members· Fitness PassportNBMLHD is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively encourages diversity and inclusion within our workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders; people living with disability; people from a Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) background; people who identify as LGBTQI+, people with a lived experience of mental health concerns and people of mature age.What you will bring to the role: * Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and significant clinical experience as follows: i) Occupational Therapy – minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or ii) Counselling and Social Work – minimum Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or iii) Generalist Psychologist – a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or who has qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, and has full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting. Or iv) Registered Nurse - Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA); with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting.

• Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on Local Health District services, Criminal Justice System, and community-based support services
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing Drug and Alcohol services to court mandated clients
• Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes
• Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel

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