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

With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can be part of the vibrant and professional team enriching health in millions of ways every day.

Our benefits:

• A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
• Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
• A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
• A position dedicated to empowering others to achieve their goals
• Annual Leave + 17.5% Leave Loading (Full Time & Part Time Employees)
• One additional day off per month (Full Time Employees Only)
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave provisions
• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Smart Salary
• Learning and Development Opportunities through inhouse RTO & the Education and Organisational Development Service
• Discounted Gym Membership through Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program

Employment type: Permanent Full Time
Position classification: Health Clinician
Renumeration:
Counsellor Level 1: $73,427.00 - $85,800.00 Per Annum
Counsellor Level 2: $91,472.00 - $104,753.00 Per Annum
Social Worker Level 1: $73,427.00 - $85,800.00 Per Annum
Social Worker Level 2: $91,472.00 - $104,753.00 Per Annum
Welfare Officer Level 1: $73,427.00 - $85,800.00 Per Annum
Welfare Officer Level 2: $91,472.00 - $104,753.00 Per Annum
Psychologist: $77,358.00 - $113,226.00 Per Annum
Hours per week: 38 Hours Per Week
Requisition ID: REQ562310

Who we are:
At South Western Sydney Local Health District (SWSLHD) Drug Health Services, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to individuals, families, and carers affected by alcohol and other drug use.

As a psychologist, social worker, welfare officer or counsellor with us, you will be part of a dynamic team that delivers specialised programs and holistic support across our hospitals and community health centres. Our commitment to quality care and innovation is reflected in our strategic plans and operational frameworks, which have earned us recognition and accolades in the field of drug health services.

We pride ourselves on our tailored approach to recovery, ensuring that each client receives the support they need to improve their overall well-being. The alcohol and other drugs team work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach. We listen to understand, not label.

We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work, and are proud that our team is as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.

• · Unique program offering an alternative to incarceration: The Drug Court Program offers eligible drug-dependent offenders an opportunity to undergo community based-rehabilitation instead of serving full-time imprisonment.
• · Impactful work: Play a crucial role in transforming lives by providing clinical services to participants of the DCP, helping them to achieve long-term goals and reintegration into the community.
• FWA arrangements supported

What you’ll be doing:
Using innovative, evidence-based skills and interventions, you will professionally support individuals seeking assistance with alcohol and drug use. You will take a trauma-informed approach and provide respectful, person-centred care, tailored to individual’s needs. Central to your role will be employing an individualised, holistic approach to care, incorporating comprehensive care planning to address the diverse physical, emotional, and social aspects of each person’s journey.

The primary purpose of this position is to;

Provide assessments, evidence based interventions, case management and co-ordination of clinical and welfare interventions to Drug Court clients.

Provide written and oral reports for clients who remain under Court supervision throughout the program.

Support the clinical operations of Court Diversion Programs across the LHD.

The Drug Court is a special court based at Liverpool which supervises the community based rehabilitation of drug dependent offenders. Once accepted onto the program, clients are provided with relevant counselling, treatment and case management services. All clients must be referred through the court.

A psychologist position in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers a challenging and rewarding specialisation. It provides the opportunity to take pride in the field, with a strong focus on human rights and intellectually stimulating work. Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.

Criteria:
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification as a Registered Psychologist, Social Worker, Counsellor, or Welfare Officer, which provides eligibility for membership with a professional organisation and or current registration with AHPRA where applicable.
2. Demonstrated clinical skills in assessment, case management and counselling within a drug and alcohol service.
3. Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
5. High level of communication skills, including the provision of written court reports within a given timeframe.
6. Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver's license (including P1 or