Alcohol and Other Drug Community Engagement worker - Tweed [Australia]

 

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Registered Nurse, Counsellor, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Lvl 2, Social worker Lvl 2
Remuneration: $33.97 - $49.28 dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 28
Requisition ID: REQ400530

Tweed Mental Health are seeking a Community Engagement worker who is skilled in working to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on 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 patients accessing the service.

If you have:

• Tertiary qualifications and where applicable, membership of the relevant association or registered with the relevant board, in one of the following disciplines: Psychologist (registered or able to obtain registration in NSW) OR Social Worker (eligible for membership of the AASW) OR Counsellor (bachelor degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer). Professions which fall under the Health Professionals State Award (Social Worker, Counselor) must provide evidence of 3 years clinical experience in their profession to be appointed at Level 2
• Knowledge and understanding of how to apply Trauma Informed Care and harm minimisation principles in the care of people with AOD issues
• Demonstrated clinical experience in the assessment of AOD issues, implementing counselling approaches, referral, group work and brief interventions

We can offer you:

• Flexible and supportive work environment
• Diverse career pathways
• Professional and personal development
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
• Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
• The opportunity to make a difference!

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

• To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information please see www.border.gov.au
• You may be subject to a probationary period of three months from the date of appointment to this position.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Mitch Dobbie on Mitch.Dobbie@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 1 June 2023

 

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