Counsellor - Drug and Alcohol

3 months ago

Wollongong, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time
**Position Classification**: Psychologist, Social Worker Level 3
**Remuneration**: $74,742 - $112,114 per annum
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ512139
**Applications Close**:4 September 2024

**What you'll be doing**

The clinician is responsible for the provision of person centred; evidence-based care that promotes positive health outcomes. They will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in collaboration with clients and the multidisciplinary healthcare team. The clinician will work in therapeutic and professional relationships with clients, as well as families, groups, and communities within the Drug & Alcohol Service. Staff are expected to act as an appropriate and effective role model and promote culture and supporting practices that reflect the NSW Health CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment through demonstrated behaviours and interactions with patients, clients, and employees.
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**

Applicants holding temporary visas with working rights may be considered for a temporary appointment up to the expiry date of their visa. However, this option is only available when no suitable applicant for a permanent appointment is identified.

A National Police Check (criminal history record check) is a requirement for all new appointments to NSW

Health and will be undertaken on preferred applicants, with the informed consent of the applicant.

This role is a **Category A **role. Preferred applicants will be reviewed for compliance and required to maintain compliance with the screening, assessment and vaccination requirements, relevant to your position, as outlined in NSW Health policy directive on Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases.

For positions designated as child-related employment, or positions that may result in proximity to children, you will be required to obtain a Working with Children clearance number from the Office of the Children’s Guardian.

Please note that a volunteer WWCC (which is free) cannot be used for paid employment

**Selection Criteria**
- Demonstrated relevant clinical experience following graduating, in the drug and alcohol field and specialist knowledge of; child protection, domestic violence, mental illness, and cultural diversity.
- Demonstrated extensive experience of providing drug and alcohol counselling, and the development and facilitation of group programs.
- Demonstrated high level ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing, and proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement activities, and service evaluation processes.
- Current NSW Drivers Licence, with the ability to travel in accordance with position responsibilities.

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