At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide counselling and support for individuals dealing with alcohol and drug issues.
- Company: Join St Vincent’s Hospital, a leader in compassionate healthcare.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, salary packaging, professional development, and health perks.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Role type: Permanent, part time (24 hours per week)
Shift details: Monday to Friday position
Department and location: Alcohol and Drug Outpatients Service (ADSOP), St Vincent’s Public Hospital, Sydney
Salary: $79,419.00 to $113,301.00 Pro-rata + Super + Salary Packaging
Welcome to St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney. Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots. Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat.
About the role:
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessment, counselling and therapeutic interventions to people who use alcohol and other drugs, supporting improved physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
- Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and mental health assessments, intake consultations, brief interventions and ongoing therapeutic sessions tailored to individual client needs.
- Develop, implement and review multidisciplinary care plans, coordinate referrals and collaborate with internal and external services to ensure integrated, client-centred care.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups, contribute to community development initiatives and provide education on stimulant use to service providers and community stakeholders.
- Participate in clinical reviews, routine outcome measurement, discharge planning and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record in line with service and organisational requirements.
- Contribute to continuous service improvement through active participation in supervision, professional development, team meetings, policy development, quality improvement activities and clinical research initiatives.
About you:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Counselling or a related behavioural science discipline, together with eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association.
- Demonstrated experience supporting people with alcohol and other drug (AOD) concerns, including clients with complex needs, using a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
- Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills, with experience delivering brief interventions and care to clients experiencing substance use and co-existing mental health issues.
- Sound understanding of the health and social factors impacting people who use drugs, as well as contemporary treatment approaches and models of care.
- Commitment to harm reduction and strengths-based practice, with the ability to deliver person-centred, recovery-oriented support.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, complemented by strong computer literacy and experience using Microsoft Office and electronic patient record systems.
What we can offer you:
- Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income.
- World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes.
- Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives.
- Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre.
- Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care.
- Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships.
- Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations.
- Coming from NSW Health?: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Equal opportunity: We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
Counsellor – Sydney employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
