Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: SWSLHD Drug Health Services – Rosemeadow, Narellan and Tahmoor
Position Classification: Social Worker Level 1/2, Welfare Officer Level 1/2, Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist
Requisition ID: REQ340728
Application Close Date: 18/09/2022

Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Social Worker Level 1/2 –  $67,442 – $97,709 per annum
Welfare Officer Level 1/2  – $67,442 – $97,709 per annum
Counsellor Level 1/2 – $67,442 – $97,709 per annum
Psychologist – $71,240 – $105,895 per annum

 To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

Are you a forward thinking, enthusiastic and authentic individual dedicated to high quality and better value patient care?  Look no further, this is the job for you!
 

About The Opportunity
SWSLHD is looking for a driven, empathetic and dedicated clinician to join the Community Counselling and Intake Team.

You will be a skilled problem solver who has strong analytical skills. Your critical thinking will form the basis of your clinical assessments and you will be well versed in understanding the requirement of escalating risk. Your experience in Drug and Alcohol intervention will ensure you can provide a high standard of evidence-based counselling for clients as you will be required to complete drug and alcohol assessments, risk assessment screening and client treatment plans. As a skilled communicator you will be able to provide therapeutic interventions, liaise professionally with service providers and be a strong advocate for your patients.

The role is a great opportunity to develop your skills and provides a great way for you to progress your career. You will be working within a supportive, multidisciplinary team that focus heavily on working together to achieve a cohesive team. There are regular debriefs, catch ups and clinical reviews so you are continually supported within your role. On commencement in the position you will be extensively trained by the team and you will have a fantastic training package provided to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

It you are ready to take on your next challenge, click APPLY NOW!

Where You’ll Be Working

ROSEMEADOW
Located close to the CBD, public transport and one of South West Sydney’s most important medical precincts Rosemeadow Community Health Centre has a dedicated team of clinicians who provide a range of counselling and psychological interventions in a safe and caring environment. The team at Rosemeadow Community Health Centre is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the staff always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.

NARELLAN
Located close to the CBD, public transport, shopping, eateries and one of South West Sydney’s growing areas, Narellan Community Health Centre has a dedicated  team of health clinicians who provide a range of clinical services and interventions in a safe and caring environment. The team at Narellan Community Health Centre is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the staff always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

What you’ll be doing

The primary purpose of the Community Counselling and Intake Team is to reduce drug related harm and provide a high standard of clinical care to those that access Drug Health Services. The team is responsible for providing; 

• a community based counselling services for people with drug and alcohol issues, and,
• the coordinate and manage of the centralised intake service for Drug Health Services.

Drug Health Services provides a range of counselling and psychological interventions in a safe and caring environment. Counsellors can help clients and their families understand and manage some of the complex issues that relate to substance use. 

Counselling can be undertaken before, after or at the same time as other drug health treatments. 

Services are available at Tahmoor, Rosemeadow, Narellan, Ingleburn, Wollondilly, Bankstown, Cabramatta, Fairfield and Liverpool. [‘

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible.

1. Tertiary qualification as a Registered Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor, or Welfare Officer, which provides eligibility for membership with a professional organisation and or current registration with AHPRA where applicable
2. Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, case management and counselling within a drug and alcohol service.
3. Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
5. High level of communication skills, including the development of person centered care plans and facilitating clinical consultation with other health professionals.
6. Demonstrated experience in being able to provide therapeutic interventions for clients within a counselling service.
7. Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to implement quality improvement processes.
8. Current unrestricted Australian drivers licence (P2 Licence Acceptable) subject to obtaining NSW drivers licence within 3 months of appointment.

Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Fikriye Salih on  02 9794 0700  0476 830 375  or via email [email protected]

Interview Date Range: 21/09/2022 – 28/09/2022

Additional Information

Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on [email protected]  

Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.