Mental Health Dual Diagnosis Allied Health Navigator
3 weeks ago
$119,206 - $129,171 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 25 June 2028 | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ594030 | Grade: Social Worker Level 4, Senior Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4 | Applications close: 13 August 2025
This is a temporarily funded position until 25 June 2028 with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
The Dual Diagnosis Allied Health (AH) position is a clinician based in the emergency department who works with the Mental Health Emergency Team.
Their role is to work with the team to identify consumers who would benefit from a rapid allied health interdisciplinary mental health and drug and alcohol assessment which may inform need for admission or options for discharge with/without alternative services.
The Dual Diagnosis AH clinician will conduct transdisciplinary assessment across functional areas, provide brief intervention (if indicated), or escalate referrals toother Allied Health colleagues. They will complete this work in collaboration with the Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant and the Emergency Psychiatry Medical Team led by the Consultant Psychiatrist. They may also commence a Mental Health care plan for those being admitted to a mental health unit and inform or support discharge for consumers from the ED.
The Dual Diagnosis AH clinician is a key allied health contact and advocate within the emergency department and will foster close professional links across all roles, facilities and inpatient, outpatient and community services to meet the needs of consumers with a Dual Diagnosis of Mental Health and Drug and/or Alcohol condition. This role requires advanced reasoning and practice skills as it operates autonomously with minimum direct clinical supervision and support.
The AH clinician will also contribute to the development, reporting, and evaluation of the service.
This role will be required to work weekends, and/or across ISLHD facilities.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A Little About Us.
Wollongong Hospital, located on Dharawal Country, is the Illawarra Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits Of Working With ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging – less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information
- Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
- Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
- Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- Current AHPRA Registration
- Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Valid NSW Drivers Licence
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
- Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
- Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
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- For role-related queries or help applying, contact Julia Heffernan at julia.heffernan@health.nsw.gov.au
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