About this role
* This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled clinician to join our multidisciplinary team at James Fletcher Hospital Campus, Newcastle.
Job description
The position will be based at James Fletcher Hospital Campus, Newcastle. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, you will work collaboratively with inpatient and community services to provide a high quality specialist drug and alcohol service to support the transition to the community of consumers who have experienced a long stay in a mental health inpatient unit to ensure optimal outcomes.
You will be responsible for reviewing historic and current substance use issues and consideration in the transition context, undertaking substance use assessment where required, identifying risks to the transition and designing mitigating strategies, providing support, coaching and consultation to the team, internal mental health stakeholders and external Community Managed Organisations (CMOs) regarding substance use issues, providing brief interventions, both individual and group, developing linkages and referral pathways across a range of community based support services.
You will be supported in the role by the Team Manager and relevant head of discipline/discipline networks. You will be provided opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in complex mental health, to be part of a state-wide network of PCLI clinicians and to link with other PCLI Drug and Alcohol clinicians across the state.
The position will continue to evolve in line with developments within PCLI at a state level.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you must hold a qualification in Occupational Therapy, Psychology, Nursing, Social Work, Counsellor (Degree in Bachelor of Health Science Mental Health, Djirruwang Program) which provides eligibility for membership of the relevant professional association and/or provisional or general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and proven experience in related field or a combination of both study and experience.
Eligibility to drive in NSW and willingness to drive long distances for work purposes are also essential.
What we offer
We offer a range of benefits, including:
* 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)
* 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
We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from people with diverse lived experiences.