Senior Forensic Drug and Alcohol Social Worker Level 3

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Social Worker
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Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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REQ573231 Requisition #
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What you will bring to the role 

  1. Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and clinical experience as follows: Social Work – minimum Bachelor’s Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW.
  2. Demonstrated extensive clinical experience managing complex client groups and circumstances of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills and the provision of evidence-based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
  3. Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a wide range of service providers and a well-developed understanding of the interface between services, with a particular focus on the Criminal Justice System.
  4. Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team with minimal direct clinical supervision. In addition, demonstrated capacity to act as an independent consultant in the specialty area of social work in addiction.
  5. Evidence of an advanced level of verbal/written communication skills, analytical and interpersonal skills and the ability to apply these skills to contribute to the Forensic Drug & Alcohol Team ongoing evaluation, monitoring and enhancement of service delivery. This includes the preparation of high quality written and oral clinical and operational reports.
  6. High level of computer literacy and ability to use a range of software programs for the purpose of record keeping, data collection, and working from mobile locations using Microsoft Teams.
  7. Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
  8. Current driver’s license (NSW eligibility) and the willingness to travel for work purposes.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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For role related queries or questions contact Skye Deutschbein on Skye.Deutschbein@health.nsw.gov.au

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