Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinician

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia NSW Government -Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time or Part Time

Position Classification:
Social Worker Lvl 1/2, Counsellor Lvl 1/2

Location:
Nepean Hospital

Remuneration:
Dependent on Qualifications

Hours Per Week:
Up to 38

Requisition ID:
REQ404954

Applications Close: 28/08/2023

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This position is dependent on qualifications:
Social Worker Level 1/2 - ($ $49.27) per hour

Counsellor Level 1/2 - ($ $49.27) per hour

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What we can offer you (for eligible employees):
***- Accrued Day Off (ADO) (for full time employees)

  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging
  • Novated Leasing
  • Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  • Fitness Passport

What you will be doing:


An exciting opportunity has become available for a talented Drug and Alcohol Clinician to join the team at Nepean Hospital in either a Permanent Part Time or Full Time Position.

The position will work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency approach liaising with key stakeholders both internal to the Drug & Alcohol Service and NBMLHD, and externally with key government and non-government partners including Department of Human Services, Department of Education, General Practitioners, Department of Justice and Drug & Alcohol residential treatment providers.


  • The Youth Drug & Alcohol Clinician will provide direct frontline services to young people and the youth sector.

The core functions of this position are:

  • Provide counselling and case management for young people with drug & alcohol issues, as informed by their professional discipline
  • Facilitate the development of case management plans in consultation with all relevant parties including addiction medicine specialists and best practice models.
  • Provide referral for young people with drug & alcohol issues to appropriate support services and group work programs.
  • Help develop and facilitate group work programs as required (in conjunction with other services).
  • Provide support for other staff (mainstream drug & alcohol, Youth Sector etc.) in relation to youth drug and alcohol issues.
  • Support education and health improvements initiatives for young people experiencing drug and alcohol issues and develop links and partnerships both internal and external to the Local Health District
An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.

About us:


Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is a wonderful place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge.

As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we provide a range of public health services to the Nepean and Blue Mountains and Lithgow Region.


All NSW Health workers are now required to have received 3 doses of an approved COVID-19 vaccine or have an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination
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status if successful.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

Selection Criteria to be Addressed:

  • A recognised qualifications in Social Work (Level 1 or Level 2), Counselling(Level 1 or Level 2) or equivalent as deemed by the health service and eligibility for membership with relevant professional organisation such as membership of AASW.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the issues and difficulties faced by young people presenting with Drug and Alcohol problems and previous clinical experience working in a counselling environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing evidencebased assessment, psychosocial interventions, case management and individual/ group counselling interventions for young people with drug and alcohol problems.
  • Demonstrated partnership building and negotiation skills with a wide range of service providers and well developed understanding of the interface between services.
  • Demonstrated advanced reasoning skills with proven ability to work autonomously and as part of a medically led multidisciplinary team.
  • Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Aboriginal backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
  • Current Driver's Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel.
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