Posted: 16 June
The role
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.
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