Social Worker Level 3 - Youth Drug & Alcohol Services

Joining the Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services Youth Drug and Alcohol Clinical Services Consultation Liaison team based at John Hunter Children's Hospital you will provide professional social work services to young people up to the age of 24 and their family / carers to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes.

Working in a dynamic team environment alongside the other members of John Hunter Children's Hospital you will deliver a high-quality youth health care and specialist support and advice to the emergency department and primary treating team for young people who present to and are admitted to the John Hunter Hospital and the Lakeview Withdrawal Unit.

• What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day :

• Sustainable Healthcare : Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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• Additional Information
• This position is full time; however, job share and / or part time arrangements will be considered.
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
• You can access scholarships or grants to support your ongoing training and professional development Scholarships & Grants for Health Care Education & Training | HETI
• Information for Applicants

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 : Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.