Job Description:
Role title: Alcohol and Drug Counsellor- ADIS
Role type: Max term contract / Full-Time
Role grade: Level 1 or 2
Salary: $73,427.07- $ 104,752.76 + Super
Better and fairer care. Always.
Founded in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
Lead a dynamic Contact Centre team in providing quality care for clients in Alcohol and Drug Services.
Operate state-wide telephone and online services for people using alcohol or other drugs.
Work within a strengths-based and harm-minimisation framework to deliver person-centred care.
Provide drug and alcohol counselling, including bio-psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions.
Offer health education, advice, and referrals to external agencies for further support.
About you
Relevant tertiary qualifications in nursing, counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field and eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
Demonstrated relevant clinical alcohol and drug experience including assessment, brief intervention and counselling of clients with substance use problems and co-existing mental health issues.
Demonstrated understanding of contemporary approaches to alcohol and drug treatment, including harm reduction, person-centred and strengths-based approaches.
Ability to identify clients’ specific needs and provide the appropriate assessments, interventions and approaches for an effective solution.
Demonstrated strong communication skills (written, verbal, and via telephone), proficient in Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems, with excellent interpersonal abilities.
Why work at our hospital?
Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at one of our hospitals in Darlinghurst.
A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
