Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $109,397.00 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging Location: Tamworth Community Centre Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification : Health Clinician Level1 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID : REQ480834 Closing Date: 2nd May 2024 Are you driven by the desire to make a positive impact in people's lives? We're searching for a dedicated Drug and Alcohol Counsellor to join our compassionate team in Tamworth. As a Counsellor, you'll play a vital role in providing support and guidance to individuals navigating substance use challenges. Working alongside a colleague in our dynamic office, you'll contribute to a diverse team serving the district. Your exceptional organizational skills and ability to establish clear boundaries while maintaining confidentiality will be essential for your success in this role. You'll receive ongoing support commencing with an orientation and continuous professional development opportunities, including clinical supervision and monthly educational sessions. Our team of senior counsellors within our multidisciplinary team will provide guidance and mentorship as you grow in your role. This position encompasses a variety of disciplines, and your qualifications could be a perfect fit. If you're ready to take on this rewarding opportunity, we invite you to reach out to us! Where you'll make a difference: Your exceptional organisation skills and commitment to ethical practices will help you excel in this role Tamworth location. You'll work closely with a supportive team of counsellors throughout the district. Engage in outreach services to neighbouring communities, expanding our influence. Manage referrals efficiently, ensuring timely assistance for those seeking help. Independently arrange client appointments, offering flexibility and ease. Take part in educational programs and online meetings, fostering ongoing development and learning. What we can offer you: Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast. Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession. Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Superannuation contributions Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals. Essential: Must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Counselling or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer, which provides eligibility or membership of the relevant professional association and full registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), where applicable. Eligible to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances. Additional Information: 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Patricia Skelton on ****** Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (AIR Immunisation History Statement) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement (IHS), or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate, or AIR COVID-19 and Influenza IHS. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.? HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits?such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 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