Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Shire of Corangamite, Australia NSW Health Full time
Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (Social Worker, Counsellor, Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Psychologist)

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Drug and Alcohol Counsellor (Social Worker, Counsellor, Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Psychologist)

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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time; 24 hours per week

Position Classification: Social Worker, Counsellor, Welfare Officer Level 1/2 or Psychologist

Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ571642

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia

About The Role

Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation's most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.

Drug Health Services provides a range of counselling and psychological interventions in a safe and caring environment. The Counselling Program offers comprehensive assessment and outpatient counselling services to individuals and families who are seeking help to reduce drug and alcohol related harm. A range of modalities including telehealth, videoconferencing and face to face delivery options are available.

This position provides counselling support and therapeutic interventions for people affected by substance use issues in an out-patient community setting.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

  • Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Social Work that provides eligibility for full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers OR Must hold tertiary qualifications in psychology and be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) in Psychology OR Must hold qualifications recognised for registration and hold registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency OR Must hold qualifications recognised for employment as a Counsellor or Welfare Officer.
  • Demonstrated knowledge, skills and clinical experience in counselling and case management practice and the provision of services to clients seeking treatment for substance use and related issues.
  • Current NSW Driver's Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).

Benefits and Perks
  • Accrued Day Off each month (Full time only), paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
  • Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
  • Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
  • Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
  • Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD please visit 'Working With Us'

To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn.

For enquiries, please contact Sara Sofia Azevedo Ferreira on 0491 222 364 or via email at sara.azevedo@health.nsw.gov.au

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now

Applications Close: 8 June 2025

For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'

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