Team Leader (Counsellor Lvl 4) - Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program - Perm FT
Team Leader (Counsellor Lvl 4) - Magistrates Early Referral Into Treatment (MERIT) Program - Perm FT
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.
With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Our benefits:
A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees)
One additional day off per month (Full Time Employees Only)
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave provisions
Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart Salary
Learning and Development Opportunities through inhouse RTO & the Education and Organisational Development Service
Discounted Gym Membership through Fitness Passport
Employee Assistance Program
Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Position classification: Counsellor Level 4
Renumeration: $121,658 - $124,607 Per Annum
Hours per week: 38 Hours Per Week
Requisition ID: REQ594811
Who we are:
The alcohol and other drugs team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label.
We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
What you’ll be doing:
Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.
A Counsellor position in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
Criteria:
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
Relevant tertiary qualifications which provide eligibility for membership with a professional organisation and or current registration with AHPRA where applicable. Counsellor Lvl 4 Must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in counselling or a related field. Social worker Lvl 4 must hold as a minimum a bachelor’s degree in social work which provides eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers. Welfare Officer Lvl 4 - Must hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field e.g. community welfare, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Senior Psychologist must hold a four-year degree in psychology, being a three-year degree with a fourth-year honors in psychology; and who is registered as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia
Demonstrated advanced clinical skills in assessment, case management and counselling within a drug and alcohol service
Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients
Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision to staff and or students
Demonstrated experience in managing a multidisciplinary team of clinicians providing drug and alcohol interventions
High level communication skills including the ability to vet court reports and prepare statistical and technical reports
Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement initiatives
Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner's licenses are not permitted.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
More information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anna Kearns on Anna.Kearns1@health.nsw.gov.au I 0417 323 183
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Applications close: 17/08/2025
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