Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician - Queanbeyan - Incentives Offered
Employment Type:
Permanent Part Time
Location:
Queanbeyan
Position Classification:
Dependent on qualifications
Remuneration:
Occupational Therapist Lvl 1/2: $***** - $***** per hour
Psychologist: $***** - $***** per hour
Registered Nurse: $***** - $***** per hour
Social Worker Lvl 1/2: $***** - $***** per hour
Hours Per Week:
32
Requisition ID:
REQ
Applications Close:
16 November ****
Interview Details:
Scheduled within 10 days of closing
NSW Health Rural Incentive scheme:
up to $5,000
About The Service
Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Support Recovery and Wellness in Our Community
Are you dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by substance use?
At Queanbeyan, our Drug and Alcohol Clinicians provide compassionate, evidence-based care to support recovery, reduce harm, and promote wellbeing in a rural setting. You'll work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored interventions and support lasting change.
Join us to empower recovery and build healthier futures.
Support for Applicants
NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)
Working within SNSWLHD
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Salary packaging options
Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport and annual Influenza vaccinations
A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle
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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.
Information for applicants
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. The Stepping Up website supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. We are an equal opportunity employer and support diversity and inclusion. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport.
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