Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
14 Aug, 25
Salary
133156.0
Posted On
01 Aug, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Hospital/Health Care
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 25/06/2027)
Position Classification: Psychologist, Senior Psychologist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist Level 4, Social Worker Level 4, Welfare Officer Level 4
Remuneration: $77,358.00 - $133,156.00 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)
Location: Negotiable within Western NSW – Find out more
Hours Per Week: 38
Applications Close: 14 August 2025 – 11:59pm
ABOUT THE ROLE
The WNSWLHD Youth Drug & Alcohol program is an assertive outreach service that will provide youth focused responses and treatment options. The program works with those aged 12-25 experiencing issues with alcohol and other drug use, and their families/carers. The program aims to reduce harm by taking a multi-disciplinary and evidence-based approach. This program will focus on a holistic, trauma–informed, culturally safe and responsive service delivery model.
Join this vibrant and professional team working with people requesting assistance with alcohol and drug use. With a rewarding career in alcohol and other drugs, you can work family-friendly hours and have a positive impact on the health of our communities. The alcohol and other drugs workforce work for the greater good through an open, flexible and dynamic, strengths-based approach.
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 each 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 to support the young person and their family.
A role in the alcohol and other drugs sector offers mentally stimulating work and provides a high level of autonomy and empowerment. Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.
You’ll work within a collaborative team that enables a culture of support. We are the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. We listen to understand, not label. We are an inclusive and committed team where staff are encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We are a team as diverse as the vibrant communities we support.
Be part of the vibrant and professional team improving and enriching the health of our communities in millions of ways every day.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description
A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.
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