Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Temora - Australia Jobs Opening

October 17, 2024

Murrumbidgee Local Health District

Temora

FULL TIME & OTHER

Drug and Alcohol Clinician - Temora

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Dependent upon qualifications and experience
Remuneration: $70,049.73 - $109,397.00 per annum (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ513766
Applications Close: 08 November 2024
Vaccination Category: A

Outstanding Experiences. Infinite Opportunities.

Here in the Riverina, we treasure your nursing skills and experience and we’re ready to roll out the red carpet to welcome you to town.
We’ve prepared oodles of goodies to help you move and settle in, including:

Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses! Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
Relocation assistance and accommodation support considerations
Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family
Free confidential counselling services for you and your family

Craving a fresh start somewhere new and actually interesting? Join the incredible team in the Murrumbidgee District. Jump in at a comfort level that suits you: from state-of-the-art hospitals that will remind you of the city, to a small multi-disciplinary health facility where you literally get to do it all. No matter where you choose, your learning will be nurtured and you’ll be well supported to operate at the top of your scope.
And don’t worry - there are already oodles of young people here to welcome you: at work, in local clubs, at the pub, and down at the river!
There’s also heaps to show your family when they come to visit, which is a breeze - you’ll be central to Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra. (You can always pop home for the weekend on a quick flight if you find a break in your social calendar!)
Want to know more about the community of Temora? Visit us here

About Your Role
This clinical position involves the provision of intake, assessment, evidence based interventions and case management services to individuals referred to the service with issues related to substance use in accordance with relevant NSW Health guidelines.
Interventions are to be provided by this position include, advocacy for the client group, counselling and/or appropriate therapies (CBT, DBT & MI etc), withdrawal supervision and opioid treatment case management (which on occasion may require providing and/or assisting with opioid treatment dosing).
Integral to the position is the provision of professional advice to, and liaison with, other health, community and welfare professionals.
The position provides age appropriate services to individuals of all ages (children, adolescents, adults and the elderly).
Learn more about the role and requirements here.

Upgrade Your Career and Lifestyle at MLHD
Go on, you’ve earned a promotion, a world-class workplace, inspiring colleagues, award-winning staﬀ and patient programs - all wrapped up in a rich tapestry of cultural treasures. Contact Jane Mc Namara, Team Manager - Temora Specialist Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Service on
02 6980 0200 or Jane.Mc Namara@health.nsw.gov.au now for a confidential chat.
Your application will require you to include a resume and cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position.

MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.