Youth Counsellor, Alcohol and Other Drugs - Byron
- New South Wales
- $73,427-113,226 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Classification: Counsellor Lvl 1 ,Counsellor Lvl 2, Psychologist, Social Worker Lvl 1, Social
Worker Lvl 2
Remuneration: $73,427 - $113,226 per annum, dependant on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ598395About the roleWorking to minimise the harmful effects of substance use on young 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 young people and their families.Providing counselling and case management to young people aged 12-25 years old, who are at risk due to their substance use and providing support to the young person's family and/or care givers.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. .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: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
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For role related queries or questions contact Shannon White on Shannon.White1@health.nsw.gov.auJoin the team enriching health in millions of ways every dayApplications Close: 16 September 2025NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.For help with your application to this role visit , our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please seeYou may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positionsFollow us on: and#mhaod #alliedhealth