Drug & Alcohol Clinician
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- Drug & Alcohol Clinician
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- REQ479808 Requisition #
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- Apr 25, 2024 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist 1 / 2, Counsellor 1 / 2, Dietitian 1 / 2, Speech Pathologist 1 / 2, Social Worker 1 / 2, Welfare Officer 1 / 2
Remuneration: $70.049.73 - $109,397.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available to reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay)
Requisition ID: REQ479808
Location: Dubbo, NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 9 May 2024 – 11:59pm
Drug & Alcohol Clinician
Community Mental Health – Dubbo
About the role
The Drug & Alcohol clinician is part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for providing expert Drug & Alcohol clinical services in collaboration with consumers, carers and other care providers using an integrated and person centred approach.
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 - 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. Additionally, working with Opioid Treatment Program, MERIT program, consultation and referral to other agencies for support or crisis management.
This position is based with the Magistrate Early into Treatment program and Substance Use in Pregnancy parenting programs. Co-located with the Mental Health Team – including the Acute Continuing team, FACT team, Child & Adolescent Team, Older people Mental health team.
This position will be located in Dubbo and outreaching to Wellington, Narromine and Gilgandra.
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 Jenny Taylor, Team Leader – MERIT Drug & Alcohol Programs on (02) 6881 4000 or at Jenny.taylor@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) that may arise in the next 18 months.
· 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
