Senior Clinician - In Reach Out Reach Brief Intervention - Location Negotiable within the MNCLHD
Position Classification: Drug & Alcohol Clinician
Remuneration: $121,658 - $124,607
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ537954
Advertising Closes: 6 January 2025
The MNCLHD are currently seeking a clinician who will provide clinical leadership, mentorship and support to the IOBI team of psychosocial service providers across AOD clinical services utilising the principles of Trauma Informed Care.
The senior clinician of the IOBI team is responsible for ensuring the delivering of high-quality therapeutic interventions to clients who access the Service and provide clinical leadership for the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT).
As the senior clinician you will identify opportunities for improvement in clinical practice; develop or lead ongoing quality improvement activities and contribute to the review and development of the service’s policy and procedures. You will also provide specialist counselling support in the Alcohol and Other Drugs Service. As per professional classification, this position is responsible for conducting assessments; case formulation and treatment; brief interventions and ongoing therapeutic counselling. You are required to ensure that appropriate treatment is conducted in consultation with clients of the service including the development of care plans, gathering of outcome measures and participating in clinical review processes.
The In reach / Outreach / Brief Intervention (IOBI) multidisciplinary team will provide brief intervention for clients accessing AOD services and will also provide in reach and outreach services. The In-Reach component will bring the team's community expertise into the hospital care setting. The outreach component will work with individuals with ongoing AOD issues who have had experiences that have impacted them to engage with services.
About you
embed client centred care and working with people to achieve their goals to make positive health and lifestyle changes around alcohol or other drugs, this role would be well suited for you.
What we Offer
With a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health. Working with MNC Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) for full time employees
- Salary Packaging
- Professional Development and Learning
- Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)
- The role, as part of the IOBI AOD team, provides a unique opportunity for leadership and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with a commitment to providing individualised treatment using feedback informed approach.
The Organisation
The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government funded health organisation that covers an area of 11,335 square kilometres extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north. MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people. It has a workforce of 4,694 across seven hospital sites and 12 Community Health Centres.
Our local health district is committed to being a child safe organisation, it was important for our teams to learn about the Child Safe Standards and their use as a framework for making organisations safer for children and young people.10 Child Safe Standards recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au or 0487 971 741.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ
Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
A TALENT POOL MAY BE CREATED FOR FUTURE ROLES AND WILL REMAIN VALID FOR 18 MONTHS.
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work or other equivalent qualifications providing eligibility for membership of AASW; or a minimum a bachelor’s degree in counselling or a related field, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer ; or Current full registration with the Psychology Board of Australia with a 4 year degree in psychology, being a 3 year degree (including 4th year honours in psychology), or a qualifications deemed equivalent by the employer & have completed a minimum of 1 year at the 9th year of service; or Current full reg with the Psychology Board of Australia with a Masters Degree or higher in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology or some other recognised clinical area in Psychology that the employer deems relevant to the position. Postgrad qualifications must be of no less than 2 years full time duration (or part time equivalent) & include professional clinical coursework, clinical training & supervised placement experience as core components.
- Extensive experience and skills in the assessment and treatment of psychosocial evidence-based approaches.
- Demonstrated capacity to provide clinical governance and team leadership, and experience in the provision of education to peers, clients and other service providers at individual and group levels.
- Proven excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and liaise effectively with a diverse range of people and work within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated skills in developing, implementing and evaluating programs including clinical groups.
- Demonstrated understanding of contemporary substance use disorders treatment.
- Highly competent computer skills utilising varied software programs and information systems with proven ability to utilise research / quality improvement strategies to effect changes in clinical practice
- Current drivers licence and ability to travel as required.
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For role related queries or questions contact Dianne Stewart on dianne.stewart1@health.nsw.gov.au
