Forensic Drug and Alcohol Clinician

1 week ago

Lithgow, Australia Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (Until 30/06/2026)
**Position Classification**: Counsellor Level 1/2, Occupational Therapist Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Registered Nurse, Psychologist
**Location**:Lithgow Community Health Centre
**Remuneration**: Dependent on Qualifications
**Hours Per Week**: up to 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ485275
**Applications Close**:03/07/2024

This position is dependent on Qualifications:

- Counsellor Level1/2 - $35.77- $51.04 per hour
- Social Work Level 1/2 - $35.77- $51.04 per hour
- Occupational Therapist 1/2 - $35.77- $51.04 per hour
- Registered Nurse - $35.32 - $49.60 per hour
- Psychologist - $37.69 - $55.17 per hour
- With _**_CORE_**_ Values of _**_C_**_ollaboration, _**_O_**_penness, _**_R_**_espect and _**_E_**_mpowerment,_
- working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed_
- and develop in your chosen career role._

**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.

The Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District Drug and Alcohol Service offers free, non-judgemental services and treatments for drug and/or alcohol use, including information and support for families. Our service offers specialist drug and alcohol doctors, nurses and allied health staff who respect the client's right to choose from a range of treatments offered with our services underpinned by a philosophy of harm reduction.

An exciting opportunity is available for a Health Clinician to join the Merit & Drug Court Programs in Lithgow. In this role, you will provide evidence-based drug and alcohol assessment, case management and counselling services to patients accessing the MERIT and Drug Court programs via the Nepean Blue Mountains LHD Drug and Alcohol Service.

The clinician will undertake comprehensive assessment and treatment planning for clients referred to the MERIT and Adult Drug Court Programs. This includes providing evidence-based counselling interventions and case management to clients of the Adult Drug Court and MERIT programs. The successful incumbent will also provide detailed court reports, individual progress reports, case assessments and other relevant documentation as required.

**Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees**
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) (full time employees only)
- 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 bring to the role**:

- Tertiary qualifications, professional registration/membership and significant clinical experience as follows: i) Occupational Therapy - minimum Bachelor Degree and general registration with AHPRA; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or ii) Counselling and Social Work - minimum Bachelor Degree and eligibility for membership of AASW; with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting or iii) Generalist Psychologist - a four year degree in psychology, being a three year degree with a fourth year honours in psychology; or who has qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer, and has full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting. Or iv) Registered Nurse - Current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA); with clinical experience in a Drug and Alcohol treatment setting.
- Demonstrated clinical experience in the provision of evidence based interventions for alcohol and other drug using clients.
- Demonstrated ability to liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders, with a particular focus on Local Health District services, Criminal Justice System, and community-based support services
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team in providing drug and alcohol services to court mandated clients
- Proven high quality computer literacy, written and verbal communication including the preparation of court reports and clinical notes
- Experience in, or commitment to, working with individuals and families from Indigenous backgrounds and/or diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to use for work purpose travel
- 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._

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