Address Friendly and supportive team environment
Flexible working arrangements
Permanent, Part Time, ( 24 hours per week )
About the Role The Psychosocial Group Program coordinator will provide a range of services and support appropriate to the needs of the Department of Addiction Medicine(DoAM), including the development and delivery of evidenced based Group Programs; establishing referral processes; data collection and supporting frameworks for a Group Program at DoAM. Services provided may include developing collaborative partnerships with community Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) services to ensure that DoAM can provide a wide range of Group Programs
Develop partnerships and collaborative working arrangements within the hospital and between DoAM and the Public and private AoD and related sectors.
Support the development and delivery of a psychosocial Group Program at DoAM
Ensure that DoAM can provide a wide range of Psychosocial groups with targeted assessment and treatment.
Engagement with clients and achievement of goals as per their Individual Treatment Plan
Assist in the achievement of the department's activity and quality targets
Classifications for this position will range from Social Worker Grade 2 SC21 - SC24 ($86,730 - $99,699 per annum pro rata) or Registered Nurse ZA4 - ZJ4 ($107,962 - $113,646 per annum pro rata) Your Contribution
Well developed skills and experience in designing, delivering and evaluating AOD and or MH Group Programs
Knowledge of and experience with the Victorian AoD Service system and related sectors - forensic; primary health; welfare etc.
Well developed experience in Community engagement and cross sector collaboration
Ability to provide clinical leadership and act as a role model / mentor to staff in providing evidence-based practice in drug and alcohol psychosocial treatment and management - in particular group based, research and evidence informed interventions.
An extensive understanding of practice issues associated with substance use and Mh - Dual Diagnosis.
Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain
What We Offer
A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
Culture of continuous improvement
About the Department of Addiction Medicine The Department of Addiction Medicine at St. Vincent's (which includes De Paul House withdrawal unit) is one of Australia's leading centers for the medical treatment of drug or alcohol addiction. The work includes direct patient treatment, research, education/training and policy development. Our multidisciplinary team includes doctors, nurses, social workers and specialist counselors, and our treatment services encompass both acute withdrawal and long term management. We have a strong culture of education, training and teaching, from undergraduate students to senior clinicians across a wide range of professional disciplines. Addiction Medicine at St Vincent's strives to ensure that our clinical knowledge and experience informs public health policy, to achieve a more sophisticated understanding in the community of the nature and treatment of addiction, and to improve the health outcomes for those seeking assistance for drug or alcohol problems. Working at St Vincent's St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence. Application
Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more. Please click here to apply.
