Youth Drug And Alcohol Counsellor

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Level 1/2, SW Level 1/2Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ495592
Applications Close: 04/07/2024This position is dependent on Qualifications:Social Work Level 1/2 - $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annumCounsellor Level 1/2 - $70,944.00 - $101,211.00 per annumWith 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 UsNepean 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 Drug and Alcohol Clinician to join the Adolescent Service on a permanent full time basis. The position works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency approach liaising with key stakeholders to the Drug & Alcohol Service and NBMLHD, and government and non-government partners including Department of Human Services, Department of Education, General Practitioners, Department of Justice and Drug & Alcohol residential treatment providers.The Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinician will provide direct frontline services to young people and the youth sector. This includes the provision of counselling and case management for young people with drug & alcohol issues and referring clients to appropriate support services and group work programs. The role will work in consultation with all relevant parties including addiction medicine specialists and best practice models to facilitate the development of case management plans.We invite you to make your next career move 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: * A recognised qualifications in Social Work (Level 1 or Level 2), Counselling (Level 1 or Level 2) or equivalent as deemed by the health service and eligibility for membership with relevant professional organisation such as membership of AASW.

• Demonstrated understanding of the issues and difficulties faced by young people presenting with Drug and Alcohol problems and previous clinical experience working in a counselling environment.
• Demonstrated experience in providing evidence-based assessment, psychosocial interventions, case management and individual/ group counselling interventions for young people with Drug and Alcohol problems.
• Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a wide range of service providers and well developed understanding of the interface between services.
• Evidence of an advanced level of verbal/written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these skills within a Youth Drug and Alcohol Service setting
• Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a medically led multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Aboriginal backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.

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