Ads Counselling Treatment Services Manager - Canberra, Australia - ACT Government

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ADS Counselling Treatment Services Manager

Full-time Temporary:


Closes: 07 April 2023:


Classification:
Health Professional Level 4


Salary:
$114,928 - $123,710 plus superannuation


Position No:

CQ

Directorate:
Canberra Health Services


Advertised (Gazettal date): 21 March 2023


Our Vision:
creating exceptional health care together


Our Role:
to be a health service that is trusted by our community


Our Values:
Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind


POSITION OVERVIEW


Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (ADS) provides health services directly and through partnerships with community organisations.

The services provided range from prevention and treatment to recovery and maintenance and harm minimisation. Consumer and carer participation is encouraged in all aspects of service planning and delivery.

The Division works in partnership with consumers, carers and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients.

The Division delivers services at a number of locations, including hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, community health centres, detention centres, other community settings including people's home


These services include:

  • Rehabilitation and Speciality Services
  • Adult Community Mental Health Services
  • Adult Acute Mental Health Services
  • Alcohol & Drug Services
  • Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
  • Justice Health Services


ADS is a part of the division of Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services (MHJHADS), which is contemporary, evidence-based service providing high quality ADS guided by the principles of harm minimisation.

The ADS incorporate 6 areas including the Opioid Treatment Services, Medical Services, Consultation and Liaison Service, 10 bed Inpatient Withdrawal Service, Police and Court Drug Diversion Service and Counselling and Treatment Services.


ADS is seeking a senior health professional to provide professional supervision and clinical leadership to staff supporting people with substance misuse disorders in the public health sector.

This includes providing clinical expertise, contribute to policy development and support for professional development in consultation with senior clinicians/professionals.


Successful applicants require recent clinical experience, knowledge of the AOD sector and issues impacting on this client group excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.


ABOUT YOU

Behavioural Capabilities

  • Ability to provide leadership and management within Allied Health team.
  • Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:


  • Unconditional general registration as a Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Degree in Social Work and eligibility for membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers.
  • Hold current driver's licence
  • CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.
  • Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
  • Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.
  • Undergo a preemployment National Police Check.
  • Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening, and vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.
  • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to
  • Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration )
  • Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.
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Note: This is a temporary position available for seven months with the possibility of extension.


Note:

This is a temporary position available for seven months with the possibility of extension.


Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
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