Drug and Alcohol Intake Clinician

4 weeks ago


Illawarra, Australia NSW Health Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Part Time

**Position Classification**: Allied Health Professional Level 1 or 2 / Psychologist / Registered Nurse

**Remuneration**: $33.13 - $53.40 per hour

**Hours Per Week**: 22.8

**Requisition ID**: REQ404459

**Applications Close**:25 June 2023

**What you'll be doing**

The Drug and Alcohol Intake Clinician will primarily operate the district Intake and Referral Helpline and provide a daily drop-in service at the Illawarra Drug and Alcohol Service. The position will provide a welcoming and engaging environment to consumers and/or their families who are often seeking support for the first time. The position will provide high quality care ensuring the provision of evidence based interventions and optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. This position is part of the Intake Team based at the Illawarra Drug and Alcohol Service.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

**Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.**

**Talent Pool**

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases before employment can commence.

**Selection Criteria**
- Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, Social work degree with eligibility for registration with AASW, or other relevant 3 year level behavioural science/ counselling degree.
- Experience and knowledge of the drug and alcohol field.
- Knowledge of harm minimisation strategies.
- Experience in assessment and counselling, particularly crisis counselling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of case management and active referral.
- Demonstrated ability in call management and intake processes.
- Excellent written, verbal communication and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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