Hunter Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

5 days ago


Newcastle, Australia Hunter New England Local Health District Full time

**Employment Type**: Temporary Full Time and Part Time
**Position Classification**: Counsellor Level 1/2, Social Worker Level 1/2, Psychologist, Registered Nurse
**Remuneration**: $72,152.53 - $116,038 per annum + super
**Location**: Newcastle and surrounding areas
**Hours Per Week**: up to 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ543296
**Applications Close**: Sunday, 12th January 2025

**The opportunities**:

- Temporary Full Time until June 2026
- Temporary Part Time (32 hours/week) until November 2025

**Where you'll be working**:
This position sits within the Hunter Drug and Alcohol Counselling Team based at James Fletcher Hospital Campus Newcastle. The role will provide face-to-face care to clients in various locations across the Newcastle area.

**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 within prescribed timeframes. Working in consultation with other members of the 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.

You will be supported day-to-day by your line Manger, Clinical Lead and Fellow team professionals and will have access to the Drug & Alcohol Allied Health Lead as needed. You will also have access to Clinical Supervision on a monthly basis as well as ongoing professional development and learning provided internally to DACS.

**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 client needs and challenges. The ability to work in a team environment is also a must.

**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.

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Local Health District 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
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 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
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**Additional information**:

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

**_Hunter New England Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing _**_the Child Safe Standards._**_ We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse._**

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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 **PD202**4_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.

**_HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits _**_such as _**_allocated_**_ days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid _**_maternity leave_**_, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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