Drug & Alcohol Clinician - Goulburn

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Drug & Alcohol Clinician - Goulburn. Terms and conditions vacancy

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Goulburn
Position Classification: Dependent on Qualifications
Remuneration: 
Registered Nurse $62617 – $87925 pa
Psychologist $66233 - $98453 pa
Social Worker Lvl 1/2 $62702 - $90842 pa
Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2 $62702 - $90842 pa
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ39353
Applications Close:  27 July 2018

Where you'll be working
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives.  Our mission is that all people across our diverse societies are able to have timely access to the right healthcare in the right setting to maximise their health, wellbeing and independence.
 
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city.    For more information visit our website.

What you'll be doing

The Drug and Alcohol Clinician provides evidence based clinical services to individuals of all ages referred to the service with issues related to substance misuse and/or dependency.

Selection Criteria

• Tertiary qualifications and current registration with AHPRA for Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, or eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers for Social Workers.
• Demonstrated understanding of and skills in evidence based interventions for substance use and dependence, with a sound knowledge of the different classes of drugs, their effects and relevant interventions. Ability to use this knowledge to develop collaborative, person-centred care plans for consumers affected by substance misuse and dependence.
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad health and social impact of substance abuse and dependence, and commitment to using the harm minimisation approach when intervening to support consumers affected by substance misuse and dependence.
• Demonstrated high level communication skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with consumers, their families and carers and/or other stakeholders, and a demonstrated high level proficiency in computer literacy.
• Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances.

 
If you are applying for a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2011_005.  All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy
 
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa.  We do not offer sponsorship in this position for applicants requiring a temporary visa.  For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au

 

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For role related queries or questions contact Annette Swinburne Mepham on [email protected] or Phone 02 48273257