The Role:
Deliver a high-quality evidence-based alcohol and other drug treatment and counselling service with a trauma informed focus.
Provide a specialist assessment and treatment service for people with multiple and complex needs, including co-morbid alcohol and other drugs and mental health issues, in accordance with discipline specific skills and abilities.
Act as a consultant to other agencies with regard to the support and management of clients with alcohol and other drug needs and promote community awareness in relation to alcohol and other drugs.
Actively support, contribute to and participate in ongoing quality assurance programs, including approved research, incident reporting and evaluation, internal audits, and policy and procedure review, as well as the development, implementation and evaluation of specialised alcohol and other drug psychosocial treatment programs.
- Family friendly Monday to Friday business hours- no weekend or after-hours work
- Dynamic highly skilled multidisciplinary team environment, making a genuine difference to your community.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and education to develop specialist skills in treating substance use disorders
You will need:
- Knowledge of contemporary evidence-based practice used in the treatment and prevention of alcohol and other drug dependence, including comprehensive assessment, the harm minimisation framework, therapeutic interventions and prevention activities.
- Knowledge of and ability to develop, monitor and implement quality assurance and improvement activities and/or research.
- Well-developed communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to provide treatment reports.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
The Team:
The Alcohol and Drug Service is a dynamic multidisciplinary team which includes outpatient counselling as well as pharmacotherapy for people seeking treatment for their alcohol and other drug use. In this position, you will be a part of our highly skilled and supportive Community Counselling team, providing assessment and treatment to people who have developed substance use disorders, as well as providing clinical input to the broader Alcohol and Drug Service team. We strive to be a trauma informed worked service and support ongoing professional development.
Why Tasmania?
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment:
Permanent, full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:
$106,966 to $123,013 per annum + our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022
Allowances:
- Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or
- Degree in Social Work giving eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers; or
- Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia
- Current Working with Children Registration
Applicants should note the following are desirable:
- Holds, or is working towards, a relevant tertiary qualification in the Alcohol and Other Drugs field
- Current Driver’s Licence
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Talitha Hingston
Clinical Lead - CPRH
Phone number: (03) 6777 1234
Email address: talitha.hingston@ths.tas.gov.au
What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!
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