Specialist Youth Drug and Alcohol Counsellor - Byron

• Tertiary qualifications and be a member of relevant associations or registered with the relevant board, in one of the following disciplines: Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Nursing. Applications which fall under the health Professionals State Award (Psychology, Social Worker, Counselor) must provide evidence of 3 years clinical experience in their profession and under minimal direct professional supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of treatment and prevention approaches in the drug and alcohol field applicable to young people with complex needs.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in assessment, referral, casework, Youth and family counselling, group work and brief interventions
• Demonstrated experience in consultation, liaison and working in partnership with government services, non-government agencies and the broader community groups.
• Demonstrate experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of alcohol and other drug intervention and strategies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the developmental needs of young people and ability to work within the context of family and social attachments.
• Current Australian drivers license

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For role related queries or questions contact Carol Agnew on Carol.Agnew@ncahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 7th March, 2018