Health Clinician - Drug & Alcohol
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 1 / 2, Dietitian Lvl 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist Lvl 1 / 2, Registered Nurse, Social Worker Lvl 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist Lvl 1 / 2, Welfare Officer 1 / 2, Psychologist
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $109,397.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within WNSWLHD – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 22 May 2024 – 11:59pm
Health Clinician - Drug & Alcohol
Community Mental Health Drug & Alcohol
About the role
The Health Clinician – Drug & Alcohol, working as part of a multidisciplinary team, is responsible for providing assessment, case management, referral and follow up for clients seeking assistance with substance use problems. Providing outreach service to clients in the towns of Grenfell and Canowindra on a regular basis.
Provide clinical and service delivery support for the Opioid Treatment Program, GP Liaison, Drug & Alcohol Helpline, MERIT, Cannabis Clinic, Youth Alcohol and Other Drug Service, Substance Use in Pregnancy and Parenting (SUPPS) and Parenting & Addiction Medicine Services.
You will be working in a small, dynamic team to provide psychosocial counselling and support to clients with substance use issues, working closely with clinicians from Mental Health Drug and Alcohol as well as several NGO’s.
Location is negotiable within WNSWLHD.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Judy Jeffs, Nurse Unit Manager on (02) 5338 5700 or at Judy.Jeffs@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
