Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Allied Health Professional Level 1 or 2 / Psychologist / Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $33.13 – $53.40 per hour
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ332705
Applications Close: 25 September 2022

• Previous applicants need not reapply

What you’ll be doing

The Drug and Alcohol Intake Clinician will primarily operate the district Intake and Referral Helpline and provide a daily drop-in service at the Illawarra Drug and Alcohol Service. The position will provide a welcoming and engaging environment to consumers and/or their families who are often seeking support for the first time. The position will provide high quality care ensuring the provision of evidence based interventions and optimal health outcomes consistent with ISLHD policies, procedures, standards, relevant legislation, and the NSW Health Code of Conduct. This position is part of the Intake Team based at the Illawarra Drug and Alcohol Service.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to commencement with NSW Health OR provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role. Please also provide proof of booster vaccination, if available.

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

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with https://www1.health.nsw.gov.au/pds/Pages/doc.aspx?dn=PD2020_017  before employment can commence.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application#

Your claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/guide/nswhealth/Pages/apply-for-position.aspx

Selection Criteria 

1. Registration as a Psychologist with AHPRA, current authority to practice as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA, Social work degree with eligibility for registration with AASW, or other relevant 3 year level behavioural science/ counselling degree.
2. Experience and knowledge of the drug and alcohol field.
3. Knowledge of harm minimisation strategies.
4. Experience in assessment and counselling, particularly crisis counselling.
5. Demonstrated knowledge of case management and active referral.
6. Demonstrated ability in call management and intake processes.
7. Excellent written, verbal communication and time management skills.
8. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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For role related queries or questions contact Fiona Craig on [email protected]