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Psychologist/Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Service


Company : South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD


Location : Sydney, New South Wales


Created : 2025-05-07


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Psychologist/Counsellor Drug and Alcohol ServiceJoin to apply for the Psychologist/Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Service role at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)Psychologist/Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Service2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Psychologist/Counsellor Drug and Alcohol Service role at South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD)Employment Type: Permanent Full TimePosition Classification: Community PhysicianRemuneration: $73,427 - $113,226 + SuperannuationHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ568443Location: Surry HillsApplications Close: Sunday 20th April 2025Where you''ll be workingPopulation and Community Health (PaCH) is part of South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.PaCH provides community health services that give care to individuals, families and carers, as well as population health services that focus on the whole community or key groups within the community.PaCH''s services are provided at the District''s hospitals, community-based facilities including child and family health centres, community health centres and specialist clinics. We work with other service providers across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, including hospitals and mental health services.Learn more about us here: South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.What You''ll Be DoingSESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service offers a range of treatment and support services for people with problems from their alcohol, prescription or illicit drug use, and/or their families and carers. Outpatient D&A services are located in clinics at the Langton Centre in Surry Hills, St George Hospital in Kogarah, and Caringbah Community Health Centre at Sutherland Hospital. Inpatient D&A services are provided at Sydney Hospital, Prince of Wales, St. George and Sutherland Hospitals. Our goal is to improve health, wellbeing and social outcomes for individuals, families and the community, related to drug and alcohol use.SESLHD D&A strives to be a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander consumers, as well as workers. We have Aboriginal identified positions, cultural supervision is available, and we welcome and encourage applicants for this position who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander themselves. The job provides an opportunity to work closely with community and strengthen connections and engagement with healthcare. Our service also strives to provide a safe space for diverse workers, including those who identify as culturally and linguistically diverse, and those from the LGBTQI+ community.The purpose of the role is to plan, coordinate and deliver high quality counselling to people attending the SESLHD Drug and Alcohol Service, consistent with South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) policies, procedures and standards.BenefitsUp to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.Discounted Private Health Insurance.Are you ready to join us?Please Answer These Questions As Apart Of Your ApplicationHow do you ensure that your interventions are culturally responsive and client-centred?How do you manage your caseload when working with clients who require high levels of support or crisis intervention due to substance use?Tell me about a time you worked in a team with very different personalities. How did you adapt your style to collaborate effectivelyNeed more information?Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected StandardsFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kyrsten Winkley on Kyrsten.Winkley@health.nsw.gov.auOur CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.Reasonable AdjustmentsNSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-PaCH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.Information for applicantsEmployment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. 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