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Melbourne, Australia
Reference: 6690884
Work for a multi-award-winning iconic community health organisationGenerous salary packaging options to reduce your cohealth taxable incomeSo why cohealth? cohealth leads the way in reducing health and social inequity in partnership with people and the communities in which they live. Named Premier's Health Service of the Year (Primary) and the Supporting LGBTIQ+ Health Service at the Victorian Public Healthcare Awards, cohealth's 1000 staff demonstrate courage, leadership, innovation, and agility in their commitment to providing inclusive and culturally safe health services that protect the human rights of all people of all gender identities, sexualities, ages, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, faiths, and abilities.
Our inclusive workplace culture enables staff to bring their whole selves to work, where uniqueness is valued, and people experience a feeling of belonging. Our aim is for everyone to thrive in their role.
About the role This position sits within the Homeless Services Cluster which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of people who use alcohol and other drugs and/or are experiencing homelessness.
The Dual Diagnosis Clinician provides direct service delivery to clients with complex dual diagnosis such as brief interventions, case management and care coordination practices. This role is also tasked with building relevant staff knowledge, capacity and access to dual diagnosis services to ensure the best outcomes for all clients.
Please refer to the Position Description for more information.
Provide high quality, evidence-based primary care services to clients, and groups of clients, with a dual diagnosisProvide capacity building support, consultations and service access information for staff members at Make Room and other cohealth programs as appropriateEstablish and maintain links with other key local agencies, local community and provide secondary consultations as requiredWhat cohealth offers: Exciting Parental leave benefitscohealth offers primary carers 14 weeks paid parental leave upon completion of only 6 months of continuous serviceEligible co-workers will continue to receive superannuation on unpaid parental leave as wellCounselling services for you and your immediate family through our EAP-Access provider, and mindfulness, resilience, and wellbeing programsWe offer inclusion, equality, and opportunity in a workplace where making a difference counts (based on our guiding principles and values)Current tertiary qualifications in Nursing/Psychiatric Nursing and AHPRA registrationA minimum of three years' experience working with people with complex mental health and/or AOD issuesDemonstrated experience in working with clients who have a history of homelessness and multiple and complex needs, as well as a sound understanding of the key issues affecting people experiencing homelessnessApplication Process To apply for this job go to: https://cohealthcareers.org.au/Current-Jobs & enter ref code: 6690884 You will be asked to upload your CV/ resume and Cover Letter. We will be conducting interviews for this role as applications are received. This campaign will close on the mentioned date at 10.00 PM. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact Dave Lovelock at ******.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Check, a Working With Children Check (WWCC), complete a Pre-Employment Declaration Form, evidence of legal rights to work in Australia, and evidence of vaccination against COVID-19 (3 doses). Successful applicants will be required to provide evidence of immunisation assessment including Influenza within 12 weeks of commencement. This is in accordance with the Victorian Minister of Health Mandatory Vaccination Orders for COVID-19 and legislated requirement for influenza vaccination. Find out more on why you should join us at cohealth.
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