Aboriginal Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy Parenting (SUPP) Program - $10k plus $5k Incentives Offered
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- Mental Health Clinician
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- REQ517736 Requisition #
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- 4 days ago Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Counsellor 1 / 2, Occupational Therapist 1 / 2, Dietitian 1 / 2, Exercise Physiologist Level 1 / 2, Physiotherapist Level 1 / 2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse, Social Worker 1 / 2, Welfare Officer 1 / 2
Remuneration: $35.33 - $55.17 ph (+ superannuation + salary packaging options) + NSW Health – Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme (conditions apply – to find out more, visit Western NSW LHD Incentives)
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 20
Applications Close: 27 October 2024 – 11:59pm
Aboriginal Clinician - Substance Use in Pregnancy Parenting (SUPP) Program - $10k plus $5k Incentives Offered
Mental Health Drug and Alcohol - Dubbo
About the role
Substance use in pregnancy parenting and program provides services to pregnant women or caring for an infant up to 2 years of age and who are using substances at a level that meets the threshold for a specialist Drug and Alcohol services. The Aboriginal Drug & Alcohol Clinician will be providing counselling/case management to clients in Dubbo or surrounding areas face to face or via Telehealth.
The Drug & Alcohol Clinician is a part of a multi-disciplinary team and is responsible for providing specialist Drug and Alcohol Services for Substance Use in Pregnancy Parenting program Dubbo & Region. The Drug & Alcohol clinician will provide Drug and Alcohol intake, assessments and treatment for clients seeking assistance with their substance use problems and/or comorbidity issues for the SUPPP program - provide clients who use drugs and alcohol and their families within a Harm Minimisation Framework.
A variety of psychosocial interventions are used, primarily evidence-based approach of Motivation Interviewing and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Drug & alcohol service actively collaborate with Mental Health Services in treatment planning and provision with shared care clients. Build capacity/networks with Non-Government agencies, Government agencies, Aboriginal Health Officers within Health, Aboriginal Corporations and including all agencies linked to SUPPP.
Additionally, working with Opioid Treatment Program, MERIT program, consultation and referral to other agencies for support or crisis management.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
To apply for this role:
· Click ‘Apply’
· Create a profile in the Recruitment & Onboarding (ROB) System or sign in using your existing login
· Upload your current resume
· Answer the selection criteria
Role-related enquiries: Please contact Eamonn Corvan, Nurse Unit Manager on 0409 906 149 or at eamonn.corvan@health.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Additional information for applicants:
· All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
· This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
· Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
· To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
· For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD
