High-quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life with more opportunities and more flexibility.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time / Part Time (18 weeks)
Position Classification: Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1/2, Counsellor Lvl 1/2
Remuneration: $98,936 - $113,301 per annum, pro rata - dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ690165
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.
About the role
An opportunity exists for a counsellor to join the Alcohol and Other Drugs team in beautiful Byron Bay. Working to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on people, by providing and maintaining a high standard of individualised client care through the development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) Service for patients accessing the service.
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.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
Growth – access to professional and personal development
Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
