Counsellor - Stimulant Treatment Program

2 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**An exciting opportunity exists to join us in providing high quality patient care **within our Stimulant Treatment Program**

**Remuneration**:$35.33 - $55.17 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
**Location**: Newcastle Clinic
**Employment Type**:Temporary Part Time (Until June 2025)
**Position Classification**:Counsellor, Level 1. Counsellor, Level 2. Psychologist. Registered Nurse. Social Worker, Level 1. Social Worker, Level 2.
**Hours Per Week**:24
**Requisition ID**: REQ491246
**Applications Close**:Thursday 6th June 2024

**About the role**:
Your typical day in this role would consist of providing assessments and implementing appropriate care and management plans for clients to ensure they reach their optimal outcomes. Working in consultation with other members of our multidisciplinary team, you will reach individual case decisions based on best practice. You will be required to prioritise tasks as competing demands arise throughout the day and/or week.

**Where you’ll be working**:
This position sits within the Stimulant Treatment Program (STP), located at James Fletcher Hospital, Newcastle. We are proud to boast stunning beaches, beautiful architecture and varied dining and entertainment options. With superb sporting facilities and excellent schooling options, what more could you want in a hometown?

You will be supported by your Line Manager, fellow team professionals, and the Allied Health Lead. There will also be opportunities to engage in professional development and other training with our online learning programs.

**About You**:
We are looking for someone who is professional and ethical, with effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. You will be capable of working in an environment that can be complex and everchanging due to clients’ needs and challenges. The ability to work in a team environment is also a must.

Our STP is currently seeking an enthusiastic professional to join our supportive, multidisciplinary team - we are looking forward to welcoming you

**Benefits**:

- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals.

**Requirements**:

- Must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Counselling or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association and full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), where applicable.
- Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances.

**Additional Information**:

- To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**Need more information?**

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**Information for Applicants**:
**This is a Category A position**.** Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with** NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases **for Category A positions prior to offer. **All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.



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