MERIT / Community Drug and Alcohol Clinician
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- Drug and Alcohol Counsellor
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- REQ400212 Requisition #
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- May 26, 2023 Post Date
Selection Criteria
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and registrations as required in Health, Social, or Behavioural Sciences or other relevant discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Demonstrated experience in Drug and Alcohol casework and well developed care management skills.
- Knowledge of key issues, concepts and approaches used in the Drug and Alcohol field, including harm minimisation and relapse prevention.
- Understanding of key issues and interventions for clients with co-existing mental health and substance issues.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, written and computer communication skills including the ability to compile reports and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates understanding of the drug and alcohol issues and needs of Aboriginal and CALD individuals, families and communities.
- Proven ability to work effectively unsupervised and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Current Driver’s Licence.
About the Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. FWLHD has a mandate to provide the highest quality care and services to its communities using the latest clinical evidence and technological enablers. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia. In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
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For role related queries or questions contact Shauna Lenagh on Shauna.Lenagh@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5/6/2023
