Manager - Alcohol And Other Drugs

Manager - Alcohol and Other Drugs

Allied Health Processionals EA 2021 – 26 (Grade 3 Equivalent)

64 hours / fortnight

Permanent Part Time  

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River. 

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.

This managerial opportunity at Echuca Regional Health within the Alcohol and Other Drugs department presents a significant chance for a seasoned professional to make a meaningful impact. With a focus on fostering excellence in support services and patient-centered care, this role calls for a leader with both qualifications and experience to drive continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will be instrumental in shaping the delivery of services, ensuring they align with best practices and meet the diverse needs of our community. At Echuca Regional Health, we value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to empowering our team to excel in their roles. The chosen Manager will have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team of professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Key responsibilities include:

• Management of people and culture processes ensuring recruitment, credentialing, supervision models, retention, staff engagement, performance management and workforce planning are aligned with organisational policies and procedures;
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver assessment, counselling, care and recovery and withdrawal support for people experiencing Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) including Opioid Replacement Therapy (ORT) Pharmacotherapy;
• Work collaboratively within a consortia partnership Model of Care (MoC) to ensure seamless navigation of the service system for clients, families and carers;
• Clinical caseload to support service provision.

Our team requires someone who has:

• Proven experience working in similar setting;
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a Mental Health or equivalent discipline;
• Excellent time management and organisational skills;
• Demonstrated problem solving and decision-making skill;
• High level interpersonal skills including self-management and reflective practice.

Working for ERH 

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight;
• Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team;
• Staff health and wellbeing programs;
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career;
• An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members;
• Free onsite parking.

If you possess the requisite qualifications, experience, and passion for making a difference in the lives of others, we invite you to apply for this rewarding leadership position. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support to the community of Echuca and beyond.

ERH is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.