Forensic Drug & Alcohol Clinician (MERIT & Drug Court Programs)
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- Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District
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- REQ646497 Requisition #
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What you will bring to the role
- Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership in one of the following areas: i) Occupational Therapy – minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; or; ii) Counsellor - Bachelor, Master or Doctorate Degree in Counselling with current listing on ARCAP (Australian Register of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and current membership of PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia); or; iii) Social Work – Degree in Social Work from an accredited course providing eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers); or; iv) 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 registration with the Psychology Board of Australia; or; v) Registered Nurse - Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA);
- Demonstrated clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting and the provision of evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services to court mandated clients.
- Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes.
- Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Current Driver’s License and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
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 Lisa Coaster-Garton on Lisa.CoasterGarton@health.nsw.gov.au
