Drug and Alcohol Peer Worker
Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and passionate individual who is ready for a new adventure.
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Our perks:
A collaborative, teams-based multi-disciplinary approach to patient care
Engaging and intellectually stimulating work
A team that is inclusive, respectful, and values the diverse communities it serves
A position dedicated to empowering others
Salary packaging, novated leasing, and Health and Wellbeing Support
About the role:
The Drug and Alcohol Support Worker (DASW) works within the Community Mental Health/ Drug and Alcohol (MHDA) team to completely deliver Drug and Alcohol and social care, to people experiencing substance use issues.
Your responsibilities will include.
Work alongside other clinicians in providing a recovery focused, person centred Drug and Alcohol services for people experiencing substance use issues, their families and carers.
Scope of practice of DASW will differ and is determined by the Team Manager, based on individual support workers relevant knowledge, skills and experience.
Undertake a range of duties to support other clinicians and consumer care
Observe and monitor the wellbeing of consumers when undertaking wellbeing activities, ensuring that any physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly escalated and documented as appropriate.
Your contribution as a healthcare professional will have a meaningful and positive impact, which is felt at a community level.




Employment Type:
Temporary Part Time (until 30 June ****)
Position Classification:
Health Education Officer (Grad/Non Grad)
Remuneration:
$64,****** - $ 108,****** per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week:
19
Requisition ID
: REQ******
Why Join Us
Work in a role that makes a real impact on vulnerable communities.
Access cultural supervision, mentoring, and professional development.
Be part of a supportive team committed to collaboration and respect.
What We're Looking For
Willingness to complete Cert IV in Peer Work
Lived experience relating to accessing Drug an Alcohol services as a consumer
Good time management skills
Passion for helping others
Current NSW Driver's Licence and willingness to travel.
More information:
1) Download the
Position Description
2) Find out more about
applying for this position
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica van den Clarke, Manager Griffith Community Mental Health Drug and Alcohol on ************** or on
******
for a confidential chat.
Applications Close:
8 March ****
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases.
The full list of requirements are outlined in
the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11)
.
You will be required to complete the
OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form
and
TB Assessment Tool
during the recruitment process.
Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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