SWSLHD- Clinician (Social Worker/Welfare Officer/Counsellor Lvl 1/2/Psychologist) - Drug Court Program - Perm FT

Criteria:
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification as a Registered Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor, or Welfare Officer, which provides eligibility for membership with a professional organisation and or current registration with AHPRA where applicable.
2. Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, case management and counselling within a drug and alcohol service.
3. Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
5. High level of communication skills, including the provision of written court reports within a given timeframe.
6. 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: 

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For role related queries or questions contact Anna Kearns on Anna.Kearns1@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9794 0700 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. 

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Applications close: 30/03/2025