Youth drug and alcohol clinician (nowra)

Overview

Looking for a way to make a real impact on our community? Be at the forefront of a dynamic workforce utilising creative, evidence‐based skills and interventions to professionally support people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use.

Salary: $73,427.00 - $113,226.00 per annum + 11.5% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time | Nowra Drug & Alcohol | REQ552081 | Grade: Counsellor Level 1/2, Psychologist, Social Worker Level 1/2 | Applications close: 23 February 2025.

This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 2 November 2025 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to clients and their family/carers to ensure 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.
• Assess, counsel and case manage young people with alcohol or other substance misuse issues, also working with their family, carers or friends and young people with substance‐using parents.
• Provide outreach to the local community and deliver youth‐focused health education programmes.
• Work within the Drug and Alcohol Youth Counselling Service in accordance with established protocols.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA Registration or Social Work degree and eligibility for the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) or relevant tertiary degree in behavioural science.
• Valid NSW Drivers Licence.
• Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role and Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Benefits of working with ISLHD

• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full‐time employees)
• Salary packaging
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre‐taxed salary (eligible full‐time employees)
• Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership that you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Discounted health insurance available through various private providers
• Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.