Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician

Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATODS), is located at the North Ward Health Campus and the Vincent Health Campus. ATODS provide a range of services including intake, assessment and counselling, Opiate treatment program, Health promotion and Needle-and-syringe program.Job details Position status Casual
Position type Non Standard Hours
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HP3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV574909
Closing date 14-Jul-2024
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Salary Other
Job duration Casual - Non Standard Hours
Contact person Marta Bogacz-O'Malley
Contact details 07 4433 9600
Access theAbout your opportunity:Alcohol & Other Drugs Clinician / 2 x Casual / HP3As a clinician working in the Alcohol Tobacco and Other Drugs Service (ATODS), you will provide a broad range of base level assessments and interventions to individuals, their families, and groups in the context of minimising harm from substance use at all levels within the Townsville geographical area.This role will regularly involve providing detailed assessment or case manager services and therapy to people affected by all types of substances and a diverse range of populations and cultures, including consumers who are opiate dependant (on the Queensland Opioid Dependence Treatment Program (ODTP).Provision of outreach service may include other locations within the Townsville Hospital and Health Service at times.About the department:
The Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs Service sits within the Mental Health Service group in THHS. Its primary function is to provide a comprehensive range of services including specialised clinical treatment to individual clients, expert consultation on the management of alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues in other primary health care settings, development and delivery of health promotion, screening and early intervention strategies related to substance use in all sectors of the community, and workforce development opportunities to government and non-government agencies.Casual rates of $47.60 - $72.16 per hour (HP3)Requirements:

• Proof of qualification (Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Social Work) and registration or membership (if applicable) with the appropriate registration authority or association.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Possession of class C drivers' licence.
• All employees of the Mental Health Service Group may be required to work in other areas of the service.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.Why make the change?Townsville University Hospital is a great place to work and Townsville itself is a great place to live - with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away and Townsville being one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef.Townsville offers great cafe culture at the strand with plenty of great walking tracks around the region, It is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for ApplicantsApplication KitJob search

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