Drug & Alcohol Intake Officer

3 weeks ago


Newcastle, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Ready to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by drug and alcohol challenges? Join our team as a compassionate Drug and Alcohol Intake Officer**

**Remuneration**: $73,427 - $85,800 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
**Employment Type**:Temporary Part Time
**Position Classification**: Health Clinician Lvl 1
**Hours Per Week**:24
**Requisition ID**: REQ545626
**Closing Date**:26/01/25

**About the role**:
A typical day will involve completing Drug and Alcohol Assessments with clients, predominantly over the phone, to determine the most suitable Drug & Alcohol service to refer them to and facilitate referrals. You will also be providing information to clients about services available, as well as to family members or friends who may call with concerns for a loved one. Our service operates Monday - Friday (excluding public holidays) 8am-4.30pm.

This role will require you to assist people who are experiencing challenges with alcohol, or other drugs engage with appropriate Drug & Alcohol Services, and/or providing information to clients or family members. We are looking for someone who is innovative, professional, and ethical, with effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. The ability to work in a team environment is also a must.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

**Who you will be working with**:
The Drug & Alcohol Clinical Services (DACS) Intake Team are a small, dynamic team located in the Newcastle Community Health Building at 670 Hunter Street Newcastle. Our team have interesting, rewarding and at times challenging roles. We value and support each other, sharing our knowledge and experience to best support clients and their families.
You will be supported by the Nurse Unit Manager and other multidisciplinary professionals within the team and the wider service, including the DACS Aboriginal Manager, DACS Clinical Nurse Educator and DACS Allied Health Clinical Lead. Professional development and Clinical Supervision are encouraged and supported, and DACS provides education sessions regularly.

**Need more information?**

**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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

**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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