Youth Counsellor, Alcohol and Other Drugs - various locations across NNSWLHD

Job Description

Youth Counsellor, Alcohol and Other Drugs - various locations across NNSWLHD Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day. Our benefits: A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care Engaging and intellectually stimulating work A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay. Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing. Growth – access to professional and personal development. Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce Employment Type : Temporary Full Time / Part Time (81 weeks)Position Classification : Psychologist, Counsellor Lvl 1/2, Social Worker Lvl 1/2Remuneration : $70,944 - $109,397 per annum, pro rata dependent on qualificationsHours Per Week : up to 38Requisition ID : REQ553312 About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond and Clarence Valleys. If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us. What you’ll be doing: Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey. About the role Provide a consultation and liaison service across the NNSWLHD to other health professionals and the community on issues related to the management and treatment of alcohol and other drug use for young people. Working to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on young people, by providing and maintaining a high standard of individualised client care through the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service for young people and their families. Providing counselling and case management to young people aged 12-25 years old, who are at risk due to their substance use and providing support to the young person’s family and/or caregivers. People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply. Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Shannon White on NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr