Hunter Drug and Alcohol Counsellor - Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services

Empower lives through compassionate drug and alcohol counselling.

Where you'll be working:

Join the Hunter Drug and Alcohol Counselling Team at James Fletcher Hospital Campus, Newcastle. This role offers the opportunity to provide face-to-face care to clients across the Newcastle area while being part of a supportive and multidisciplinary team in a dynamic healthcare setting.

About the role:

As a member of our counselling team, you will:

• Conduct client assessments and implement care and management plans to ensure optimal outcomes within prescribed timeframes.
• Work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to make individual case decisions based on best practice.
• Prioritize tasks effectively as competing demands arise throughout the day or week.
• Be supported by your Line Manager, Clinical Lead, and fellow team professionals, with access to the Drug & Alcohol Allied Health Lead as needed.
• Participate in monthly Clinical Supervision and ongoing professional development and learning through internal DACS training.

About you:

We are looking for a professional and ethical individual who is:

• Highly skilled in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Adaptable and capable of working in a complex and everchanging environment.
• A strong team player who thrives in a multidisciplinary setting.

Requirements:

Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• A degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Counselling, or another qualification deemed equivalent by the employer.
• Eligibility for membership in a relevant professional association and full AHPRA registration (where applicable).
• A valid NSW driver’s licence and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes, which may include long-distance driving.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by meaningful work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join a team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero.
• Proximity to shopping and other services.
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees).
• 4 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• 6 weeks of annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses).
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – supporting true work-life balance.
• Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing.
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym options for you and your family.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – available to staff and their family members.
• Opportunities to collaborate with a range of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.