AddressIt’s a great time to join Hunter New England Local Health District. Apply now for one of our eligible regional and rural positions. You could benefit under the NSW Health Rural Workforce Incentive Scheme!
Location: Taree or Forster
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1, Counsellor Level 2, Drug Alcohol Counsellor Non Grad Grade 1, Drug Alcohol Counsellor Non Grad Grade 2, Occupational Therapist Level 1, Occupational Therapist Level 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Level 1, Social Worker Level 2
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ483375
Applications Close: Thursday, 9th May 2024
About the Role
The successful applicant will provide compassionate person-centred care to clients that are referred within the MERIT program, which includes counselling and case management. You will be required to attend court weekly for referrals, to deliver any necessary reports, and also to offer support to your present caseload clients.
In collaboration with members of your multidisciplinary team, you will ensure that safe care is delivered to clients/families/carers in order to achieve identified goals and outcomes that have been developed through completion of assessments.
You will be supported in this role by your Direct Line Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Allied Health Lead, Senior Nurse Manager and fellow MERIT/DACS colleagues. You will have the opportunity to attend team meetings and clinical reviews weekly, as well as monthly supervision discussions with a clinical supervisor. You will have the opportunity to participate in monthly education sessions and have access to an eLearning portal to build on your current knowledge and experience.
Where you'll be working
The successful candidate will work full time and have the option to be located in either Taree or Forster. You will be a member of the MERIT Program that sits under Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) and work within the Court Diversion area out of the Taree and Forster Local Courts, as part of our DACS multi-disciplinary team. The MERIT team is very supportive and welcoming, and are happy to offer their expertise and support to each other to assist in daily tasks
Rural Health Incentives
This vacancy is eligible for an Attraction and Relocation package that includes the following*:
- Attraction incentive paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance of up to $10,000 for the first 12-months
- Retention incentive of up to $5,000 thereafter annually
- PLUS 3 months accommodation assistance (e.g. reimbursement of rent payments or payments for commercial accommodation)
*All payments and reimbursements made to part time employees will be on a pro-rata basis.
Attraction incentives will be paid as a Rural and Regional fortnightly allowance on top of your base salary + 11% superannuation.
Other forms of payment/package options (where you are eligible) need to be negotiated with the Convenor and may include**:
- Additional annual professional development days (up to 5 more per year)
- Additional personal leave (up to 5 more per year)
- Computer/internet reimbursement (e.g. laptop, wi-fi costs)
- Return airfare to and from your work base (or equivalent motor vehicle allowance) so you can still visit family and friends
**The total value of your incentive package would remain the same. Employees are responsible for seeking independent financial advice before accepting an Attraction and Retention Incentive package as part of their offer.
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Benefits
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- ADO's each month (for full time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Superannuation contributions
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
For role related queries or questions contact Leeona Moxey on ************@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.
Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. #HNEDACS
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