Senior Clinician - Alcohol And Other Drugs, Mental Health

Reference Number: 43473: Senior Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs, Mental Health
Employment Type: On Going Part Time (PT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!The Opportunity:Senior Clinician - Alcohol and other Drugs, Mental Health - Northern Mental Health Division.An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Registered Psychiatric Nurse to join the Addiction Psychiatry and Toxicology (APT) service at Northern Hospital Epping. You will be involved in developing and implementing the Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) integrated care across all Mental Health Division programmes.This position is ongoing part-time, working Thursdays and Fridays (32 hours per fortnight) as a job share role within the Addiction Psychiatry and Toxicology Service. This position will be based across Northern Mental Health Division Programmes, as such, travel to the workplace destination is included within the working hours as/where required.The role:This role requires extensive experience in providing AOD assessment, diagnosis and treatment interventions, highly developed clinical expertise and the capacity to supervise others effectively.The Senior Clinician - Alcohol and Other Drugs provides leadership in establishing a clear and accessible system of care that offers evidence-based AOD integrated treatment for consumers experiencing co-occurring Mental Health and substance use disorders.To be successful in this role you will have:

• Substantial experience and good working knowledge of Alcohol and other Drugs and Mental Health treatment interventions.
• Demonstrated skills in the principles and practice of working with people with Mental Health and co-occurring substance use /addiction problems.
• Substantial post qualification experience (5-7 years) across a range of clinical Mental Health and or AOD clinical programs.
• Act as a role model, provide effective leadership, communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrated capacity for initiative and an ability to work appropriately with limited direction.
• A current Victorian Drivers licence.

Have we sparked your interest?If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.For detailed role information, please refer to the key result areas, major responsibilities and selection criteria located in the Position Description below.Alternatively, if you want a confidential discussion, please contact:Joby Philip, Manager, Northern APT Service -Mental Health DivisionE:Applications close 5th April 2024Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.