Clinician (Social Worker Level 2/Counsellor/Psych) - Alcohol and Other drugs - Coffs Harbour

The Opportunity

This role provides a unique opportunity for a clinician, as part of a new team, to contribute to evidence and improve outcomes for people with AOD concerns.  The In Reach/Outreach/Brief Intervention (IOBI) multidisciplinary team will provide counselling and brief intervention for clients seeking support for AOD concerns and will also provide in reach and outreach services.  The In-Reach component will bring the team’s community expertise into the hospital care setting.  The outreach component will work with individuals with ongoing AOD issues who have had experiences that have impacted them to engage with services. This role will provide an effective and efficient Social Work/Counselling/Psychologist service that addresses that psychosocial aspects of care for patients receiving substance use treatment including providing support, education and resources as required.

This role is based in Coffs Harbour.

About you

Do you have qualifications eligible for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; of qualifications eligible for registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or a bachelor's degree in counselling or related field?  Do you have current clinical knowledge, skills and ability to effectively assess, provide counselling and formulate plans utilizing the principles of trauma-informed care?  Are you passionate about providing client centred and trauma informed care?  Are you interested in working with people to achieve their goals or make positive health and lifestyle changes around alcohol or other drugs?  If so, then this role would be well suited for you.

What we Offer

What a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health.  Working the MNCLHD gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) for fulltime employees
• Salary Packaging
• Professional Development and Learning
• Relocation Assistance (via Salary packaging)
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

The Organisation

The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government funded health organisation that covers an area of 11,335 square kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north.  MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people.  It has a workforce of 4,964 across seven hospital sites and 12 Community Health Centres.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.