Psychologist Or Social Worker Or Occupational Therapist - Senior

Logan Adolescent Drug Dependencies Early Response Service (LADDERS) are looking for either a Senior Psychologist orSocial Worker or Occupational Therapist to join their team. This role involves leading clinical services for adolescents and young adults with substance use and mental health issues in a community-based Addiction Services setting. Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based care, contributing to service development, monitoring outcomes, and providing supervision and training. Additionally, the role includes working with adult clients as needed.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Psychology, Counselling & Social Work
Classification HP4
Workplace Location Brisbane - South,Logan - Beaudesert
Job ad reference QLD/MS04557964
Closing date 26-Apr-2024
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Contact person Gillian Loughrey
Contact details 07 3489 2700
Access theMetro South Health is Australia's first digital health service and one of the largest in Queensland, with an estimated residential population of approximately one million people or 23 per cent of Queensland's population.This is your opportunity to join the dedicated team of professionals at Metro South Health and be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology, excellence in health care, teaching, research and empowering our people to be the best in serving our community.About the Role

• Manage an allocated workload to deliver Addiction services, including assessment, intervention and evaluation within a multidisciplinary team in accordance with established clinical & departmental protocols, policies and procedures, utilising evidence-based practice and ethical standards and under clinical practice supervision or professional guidance of more senior staff.
• Liaise and work effectively in a professional manner with clients and their carers, other health professionals, students and external agencies to achieve a client centred approach, utilising negotiation and conflict resolution skills as required.
• Continually develop clinical practice knowledge, skills and expertise through self-directed learning, active learning within a team environment and engaging in professional development activities, including participating in the performance appraisal and development plans.
• Provide education, direction and supervision for routine tasks to less experienced staff, students and support staff, with the support of senior clinical staff. Where appropriate, act as primary supervisor for student training.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.Our ICARE² values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Engagement and Excellence, shape our culture within Metro South Health. Our values guide our day-to-day decision making and are fundamental to what we care about as a health service, how we behave, how we interact with each other and provide care to the many patients who come through our doors every day.We offer rewarding career opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas across our health service and pride ourselves on providing a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.As a Metro South employee, you will benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75%, access to salary packaging, flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases.Eligible health workers may qualify for a Workforce Attraction Incentive payment. To find out more and see if you are eligible visit:You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro South here: .Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .Applicants are encouraged to apply online; please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionInformation Package for Applicants