Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Forensic Team

Selection Criteria to be addressed:

1. Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and significant clinical experience as follows: i) Occupational Therapy – minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or ii) Counselling and Social Work – minimum Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or iii) Generalist Psychologist – a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or who has qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, and has full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting.
2. Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
3. Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on Local Health District services, Criminal Justice System, and community-based support services
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services to court mandated clients
5. Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes
6. Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
7. Ability to work with minimal supervision
8. Current Driver’s Licence (NSW eligibility) and willingness to use for work purpose travel

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For role related queries or questions contact Rowena Bruce on Rowena.Power@health.nsw.gov.au