Senior Clinician Alcohol and other Drugs
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery and research, and on 1 January **** will become part of Bayside Health, a newly merged health service serving over 1.2 million Victorians.
Full-time position with flexible monthly ADO to January ****
Based in Moorabbin
Eligible grades: Registered Psychiatric Nurse Grade 4, or Social Worker/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist Grade 3
Portable long service leave from other public health services
What You'll Be Doing
As the Senior AOD Clinician, you will assist young people and their families where the use of drugs and/or alcohol is impacting their emotional, psychological and physical wellbeing.
You will take a lead and coordinate the understanding of drug and alcohol use in young people and the impact of these substances on broader systems.
In this role you will work collaboratively with senior clinicians, team leaders and consultant psychiatrists to improve communication with families, solve problems and create better family functioning through a family-centred practice.
You will plan integrated approaches with Child and Youth clinicians to improve outcomes and experiences for people living with mental illness and substance use or addiction.
In addition, you will hold a small caseload and provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and case management to infants, children, adolescents and young people up to 25 years old presenting with behavioural, emotional, psychiatric or developmental difficulties.
What We Need From You
Approved tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline and membership with the appropriate professional body (Nurses & Midwifery Board/Occupational Therapy Board/Psychology Board via AHPRA, or AASW)
Minimum of 5 years' experience (minimum 7 years for OT & SW)
Appropriate work visa
Current Victorian Driver's License
Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one and to undergo a Background Check
Other Benefits
Great employment benefits as part of Alfred Health – wellbeing initiatives, salary packaging, novated leasing, discounted health insurance and banking
Conveniently located close to public transport, shops and cafés
For more information regarding the position please contact Heidi Wolff (EIMOS Team Leader) on ph: *********
Applications close at ***** pm on Sunday 11 January ****.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act ****, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department's risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
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