Drug and Alcohol Counsellor

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a talented clinician (Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor) to work in a permanent part-time job role. This role is three days per week and new graduates are welcome to apply. Employment Type : Permanent Part TimePosition Classification : Dependent on QualificationHours Per Week : 24Requisition ID : REQ552803Salary (Per hour) :Allied Health Professionals (Level 1/2): $37.03 - $52.83Psychologists: $39.01 - $57.10 Who we are : We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives. NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensuring that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination, and racism. Where you'll be working : This role is based at Ryde Community Health Centre, Drug and Alcohol Service. What you'll be doing : The Drug and Alcohol Community Counselling Team provides specialist counselling for individuals affected by problematic substance use and significant others associated in their care. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: Recognised qualifications suitable for a mental health professional, such as Psychologist, Counsellor or Social Worker with current registration through the relevant Professional Board of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, or PACFA/ACA or eligibility for Membership for Social Workers with the AASW. Demonstrated experience and clinical knowledge in the assessment and treatment with people with drug and alcohol problems and/or people with co-morbid substance use disorders and mental health problems using a range of modalities, e.g., CBT, DBT, Schema. Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and experience in health promotion, quality projects and research. Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role-related queries or questions contact Kylie Sutherland on or 02 9462 9199. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards . Applications Close: 27 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr