Psychology, Counselling & Social Work (Healthcare & Medical)
The program is in response to the increase in demand for alcohol and other drug (AOD) treatment, which may be attributable to increasing methamphetamine use through a needs based and targeted response to changing needs in the community. Delivered in accordance with Harm Minimisation and the Bio-psychosocial model and Recovery orientation as outlined in the Model of Service, it will support integrated approaches to treatment services and focus on improving care coordination at the local level.
The program will facilitate and support evidence based treatment for clients as well as flexible and stepped care models tailored to individuals' needs and stage of change. It will promote linkages with the broader health and support services, to better support integrated/coordinated treatment and referral pathways to support clients, promoting quality improvement approaches and support for primary health professionals and specialists through education and training.
Position Responsibilities The Clinical worker will be responsible to operate within the framework and principles of harm minimisation as articulated in National Drug Strategy 2017-2026, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples' Drug Strategy (2014-19) and the Queensland Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Service Delivery Framework 2015 (and subsequent revisions of these documents).
Recognise the spectrum of substance use and stages of change. Work with clients across all stages of substance use. Respond to the full range of psychoactive substances available (including alcohol, tobacco, licit and illicit drug use, pharmaceutical drug misuse, emerging synthetics, poly drug use). Consider the support needs of the client and their family, including dependent children. Respond to the method of use and associated risk factors, in recognition of the fact that drug use trends change rapidly. Flexibly meet clients' needs varying including ways to maximise participation such as outreach and hours of operation. Core components of the role will include intake, screening and assessment, treatment planning, brief interventions, counselling using endorsed therapeutic approaches, harm reduction education and information, referral to other services, discharge planning and post-treatment support. Counselling may include group and individual sessions.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Clinical Worker? Drug ARM Australasia is a not-for-profit organisation founded upon Christian values and principles, committed to reducing harms associated with alcohol and other drug use.
Drug ARM Australasia provides a vital outreach of care and compassion through services that assist individuals, families and communities throughout New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia. Programs and services are offered to provide early intervention, prevention, treatment, recovery and outreach.
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