Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinician

Join our dynamic team as a Social Worker, Psychologist or Counsellor,  where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact

$70,944 - $109,397 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time | Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2, | Nowra Drug & Alcohol | REQ529860 | Applications close: 10 November 2024

This is a temporary maternity relief position until 2 November 2025 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Provide high quality care to clients and their family/carers to ensure the provision of evidence based interventions and optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. This position provides the above service to the Drug and Alcohol Youth Counselling Service. This service provides assessment, counselling and case management to young people with alcohol or other substance misuse issues, and their family, carers or friends and young people with substance using parents. The Youth Team additionally provide outreach to the local community and youth focussed health education programs.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

In the Shoalhaven, on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate three hospital sites: David Berry Hospital, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital and Milton Ulladulla Hospital.

There are many benefits of living and working in the Shoalhaven. The region is home to some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches, waterways and National Parks - with Jervis Bay and Kangaroo Valley only a short, 20-minute drive away – and is also host to many annual food and arts festivals and events.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

·         Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)

·         Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay

·         Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

·         Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

·         Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information.

·         Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Apply now by reading the selection criteria found in the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the eight questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

·         Relevant tertiary qualification in Psychology, Social Work or other relevant behavioural science

·         Working With Children Check (WWCC)

·         NSW Drivers Licence

·         Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.