Youth Drug and Alcohol Professional Clinician

Northern Sydney’s vision is to be “leaders in healthcare, partners in community wellbeing”. Our purpose is “embracing discovery and learning, building partnerships and engaging our community to deliver excellent health and wellbeing”.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a talented clinician to work in the AOD Consultation, Assessment, Care, and Intervention for Adolescents (ACACIA) team.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualification
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualification
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ475275
Salary (per week):
Allied Health Professionals (Level 3): $2,081.22 - $2,148.66
Senior Psychologist: $2,207.32 - $2,391.84
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
Where you'll be working
This role is based at RNSH Community Health Centre and Brookvale Community Health Centre
What you'll be doing
Each person’s unique journey of recovery will be supported by mental health Drug and Alcohol services in a way that fosters hope, purpose and resilience.
MHDA Statement of Intention
The intention of the NSLHD MHDA is to provide recovery-oriented, trauma informed services that are guided by evidence based practices and collaboration.
The purpose of the Youth Drug and Alcohol Allied Health Professional is to provide comprehensive assessment and holistic support throughout a patient's episode of care. The Youth Drug and Alcohol Allied Health Professional is a niche role requiring a high level of skill and expertise with respect to Youth with Drug and Alcohol issues and their families.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Counselling or Psychology. Senior Psychologists must have a three year degree in psychology with a fourth year honours in psychology and current AHPRA registration. For Social Work, experience as a Level 2 clinician and eligibility for membership of AASW. Occupational Therapist must have current AHPRA registration and experience as a Level 2 clinician. Counsellors must have experience as a Level 2 clinician.
• Demonstrated current clinical knowledge and experience to effectively manage clinical issues in the assessment and treatment of young people with drug & alcohol problems.
• Demonstrated experience and advanced clinical expertise and knowledge in youth comprehensive psychosocial assessments, counselling and therapeutic interventions, complex clinical casework, advocacy and discharge planning.

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For role related queries or questions contact Catherine Jones on Catherine.Jones3@health.nsw.gov.au or 02 9462 9188.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases including COVID-19. The full list of requirements are outlined in the You will be required to complete the and during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 24 March 2024
Tentative Interview Dates: Week beginning of 25 March 2024