Social Worker (Level 3) - Opioid Treatment Program - Drug Health Services
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 3
Remuneration: $112,396 - $116,038 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital & Canterbury Hospital - travel to other sites may be required
Requisition ID: REQ564200
Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.
Who we are
Drug Health Services (DHS) aims to reduce the harms associated with substance use for individuals, families and communities and to prevent drug misuse. Our Mission is to deliver evidence based and patient centred care in collaboration with other health and non-health partners to improve the health outcomes of individuals, their families and broader community. Services are provided at Canterbury, Concord Repatriation General and Royal Prince Alfred Hospitals and at Canterbury, Marrickville and Redfern Health Centres. Selected programs offer services in community and via approved outreach arrangements.
To find out more about Alcohol and Other Drugs careers, please visit our AOD Career Webpage.
About the Opportunity
In this role, you are expected to provide a professional, trauma informed social work service that addresses the psychosocial aspects of care by providing interventions including crisis intervention, brief intervention, advocacy, service coordination, case management education and resources to Adult Drug Court Program (ADCP) clients who are on the SLHD Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) and other SLHD DHS OTP clients as required. You are also expected to support and mentorship to staff, including provision of supervision and direction to Level 1/2 Social Work staff and students on clinical placements in accordance with the award.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, with experience at Level 2 or higher.
- Advanced clinical knowledge, skill, and significant clinical experience in the provision of Social Work in the field of Drug and Alcohol services and/or Mental Health Services.
- Must possess a Current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
Benefits and Perks!
- A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
- Engaging and intellectually stimulating work.
- A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves.
- A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals.
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
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For enquiries, please contact Gary Forrest on 0488 208 029 or via email at Gary.Forrest@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 13 April 2025
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
