Team Leader - Assertive Community Management Program and Drug Health/Mental Health Care Navigation Team
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Fairfield Hospital
Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 5
Remuneration: $126,240 - $129,309
Requisition ID: REQ486120
Application Close Date: 19/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 22/05/2024 – 29/05/2024
Contact Details: Joan Purcell - (02) 8778 7870 I Joan.purcell@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
Are you a motivated and forward-thinking leader, eager to make a difference in the drug and alcohol field?
The primary purpose of this position is to lead multi-disciplinary teams that provide intensive care coordination to support consumers with chronic and severe substance use issues, and mental health co-morbidities.
The ACM program and the DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Team target those with chronic and severe drug and alcohol dependence who experience multiple and complex needs. These teams will provide support to assist in the client's stabilisation and reintegration, and where relevant, assist in managing the client's underlying cognitive impairment.
What You'll be Doing
The primary purpose of this position is to lead multi-disciplinary teams that provide intensive care coordination to support consumers with chronic and severe substance use issues, and mental health co-morbidities.
This position will provide leadership to the ACM program and the DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Team. These teams provide evidence-based, strengths focused, recovery orientated assessment and treatment within a multi-disciplinary team.
The ACM program and the DHS D&A/Mental Health Care Navigation Team target those with chronic and severe drug and alcohol dependence who experience multiple and complex needs. These teams will provide support to assist in the client's stabilisation and reintegration, and where relevant, assist in managing the client's underlying cognitive impairment.
Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.
The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.
As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Tertiary qualification as a Registered Social Worker/ Counsellor which provides eligibility for membership with a professional organisation and/or current registration with AHPRA where applicable.
- Demonstrated advanced skills and knowledge in triage, assessment, counselling, providing therapeutic interventions and transfer of care planning for drug and alcohol clients.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol issues and demonstrated experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision to staff and or students.
- Demonstrated experience in managing a multidisciplinary team providing complex psychosocial interventions.
- High level communication skills including the ability to prepare statistical and technical reports.
- Demonstrated experience in leading quality improvement initiatives.
- Must possess a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
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Additional Information
Stepping Up – Close the Gap
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role within South Western Sydney Local Health District, please contact the SWSLHD Aboriginal Workforce Team on SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au
Workplace Giving Program
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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