Senior Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Occupational Therapist Level, Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 1, Social Worker Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4, Snr Clinical Psychologist
Remuneration: $61.36 - $74.19 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 12 March 2025 – 11:59pm
Senior Substance Use in Pregnancy & Parenting Clinician
Mental Health Drug and Alcohol - Dubbo
About the role
Provision of services to women in Dubbo and surrounding regional communities who are pregnant or caring for an infant up to 2 years of age and who are using substances at a level that meets the threshold for a specialist drug and alcohol service.
The SUPPS Clinician will cover the spectrum of screening, assessment, treatment, and management for substance use with priority for services based on severity of substance use and/or complex management of family and other social issues that impact on the care of the infant. Completing assessments; developing treatment plans; report writing, advocacy skills; case management skills; counselling skills; knowledge of trauma informed care.
Interpersonal skills; cultural competence; self-care; active listener.
It will work closely with Maternity Services, Child, and Family Strategy services, and the Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Service to provide specialist D&A treatment services to women who are pregnant or caring for an infant. The Clinician will also collaborate with other key service providers, both government and non-government, and will be expected to supervise, educate and mentor to build local capacity.
You will be working with likeminded people who are dedicated to providing the best evidence-based treatment to clients, scheduling counselling appointments, case management and court reports.
Working hours are Monday – Friday – 8.30am – 1700.
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 Jenny Taylor, Team Leader MERIT / Drug & Alcohol on (02) 6881 4008 or at Jenny.Taylor@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· This is an identified position in accordance with Section 14 (d) of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977– only suitably qualified Aboriginal people are eligible for this position and are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary) that may arise in the next 18 months.
· 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
