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SalaryAbout the role
This role will deliver clinical assessment, intervention, and treatment planning for adults with alcohol and drugs related disorders in community and inpatient settings.
This role may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive. See link – Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of or ability to rapidly acquire knowledge of alcohol and other drug disorders and co-morbidities such as severe and enduring mental illness and the associated evidence-based interventions.
- Provide clinical services including assessment, planning and delivery within the context of a multidisciplinary environment, maintaining an awareness of community and organisational objectives. These services include the use of core discipline assessment and intervention skills, diagnostic and formulation skills, treatment planning and case management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to articulate a social work perspective and the priorities for assessment and intervention in the context of the multidisciplinary team.
- Maintain a high level of communication with members of the multidisciplinary team, consumers, carers, and other stakeholders and participating in multidisciplinary committees as directed by senior staff.
- Demonstrate willingness to improve clinical experience through engagement in continuing professional development and training.
- Provide clinical practice and professional supervision and mentoring to less experienced staff (where applicable) and contribute to student supervision within the specialised area of community mental health service delivery.
Mandatory Requirements:
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- The possession of a tertiary degree in Social Work providing eligibility for membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers is required.
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community – Follow this link
Benefits
- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).
To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
