Drug and Alcohol Strategic Directions Lead
(Ref. 5843)
Western Health is the largest provider of Drug and Alcohol Services in the West. Services currently encompass Adult and Specialist Services, Youth and Family Services, Community Residential Withdrawal Units, and Addition Medicine clinics.
The Drug and Alcohol Strategic Directions Lead will work with the Group Manager, Drug and Alcohol Services and other key stakeholders to develop a clear strategic vision and implementation plan for Western Health’s Drug and Alcohol Services.
The role will articulate and document a new vision for Drug and Alcohol services in the West.
The role will work as a part of Drug and Alcohol Leadership Team and Western Health colleagues to promote synergies and seamless service provision for clients / patients.
The role will also liaise with the Department of Health, and Drug and Alcohol sector representatives to advance Western Health as a key provider of Drug and Alcohol Services in Victoria. The twelve month, fixed term position will assist to advance Western Health’s Drug and Alcohol Community Programs as a best practice exemplar in Victoria.
This is initially a fixed term role until June 2012.
Enquiries: Sharon Desmond, Group Manager Drug and Alcohol Services,
Ph. 0435 658 493Closing Date: 10/06/2011
For more details and to apply online visit www.westernhealth.org.au
Applicants may be required to undergo a Police Records / Working with Children Check
Category Archives: Positions Vacant
Jobs: Senior Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor – Victoria
Senior Alcohol and Other Drugs Counsellor
· Port Phillip Prison
· Full Time Fixed Term until 30 June 2012
· Generous salary packaging benefitsMoreland Hall is a leading alcohol and other drugs (AOD) agency with 40 years experience in the not for profit sector in Victoria.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a senior clinician to join the Port Phillip Prison team and deliver AOD counselling and education to prisoners.As an AOD Counsellor you will ensure the delivery of the Moreland Hall program within the prison environment. You will be responsible for providing counselling, psycho-educational group programs, and will work closely with prison officers. This position provides clinical leadership to the team and would be expected to provide general leadership in the absence of the Team Leader.
To be successful in the role you will have degree qualifications in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, or Allied Health Sciences, Cert 4 in AOD or have 4 key competencies, qualifications in dual diagnosis or willingness to undertake, a current Victorian drivers license, and experience working in the AOD sector, particularly with a forensic client base or in a corrections setting.
Applications should include a CV, cover letter and statement addressing the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description and forwarded to Carla Reid creid@morelandhall.org by 4pm 6 June 2011.
To download a copy of the position description please visit our website via the following link.
Jobs: Senior Policy Officer, Canberra ACT
SENIOR POLICY OFFICER
Package up to $90,000The Alcohol Education & Rehabilitation Foundation (AER Foundation) is seeking a senior policy officer to work in Canberra. The AER Foundation works to prevent the harms associated with alcohol misuse through advocating for population-based strategies.
The Policy Officer’s responsibilities will include:
• Undertaking high-quality research into current and emerging alcohol policy;
• Preparing policy positions, reports and submissions to government;
• Maintaining and developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including government representatives and community organisations; and
• Contributing to the development of advocacy strategies to further policy positions.Applicants must demonstrate the following capabilities:
• Proven experience in policy development;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated capacity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders; and
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, manage and prioritise workload and work to tight timelines.The successful applicant will be able to access salary sacrificing options available to a health promotion charity. The AER Foundation is located in Deakin and offers a friendly, collaborative work environment.
Applicants will need to submit a letter/statement of no more than 500 words indicating their suitability for the position and a CV.
For more information call Caterina Giorgi on (02) 6122 8600. Email applications to aerf@aerf.com.au.
Applications close on 18 May 2011.
Jobs: Alcohol and Drug Clinician (NSW)
Alcohol and Drug Clinician
Applications Close: 5:00 P.M. Friday 13 May 2011
Location: St Vincent’s Hospital- Darlinghurst Campus Sydney NSW
Part time, 3 days per week fixed term – No shift work or penalties involved. Commencing May 2011 till 30th June 2012.
The St Vincent’s Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service require an experienced Alcohol and Drug Clinician to work in the Stimulant Treatment Program. We require a counsellor with extensive experience in counselling and case work with alcohol and drug dependent people, to work specifically with those experiencing significant issues related to their stimulant use.
Key responsibilities
To conduct psychosocial, mental health and welfare assessments for patients from diverse groups including people who identify as GBLT
To provide specialist, strengths-based counselling services
To deliver a stepped care approach to treatment
To provide assessment, counselling and support to a small group of patients on prescribed substitution medicationEssential Criteria
Relevant post graduate qualification and association/registration in same
Evidence of extensive experience in counselling and/or specialist alcohol and drug work
Demonstrated experience in the assessment & management of clients with drug & alcohol problems
Knowledge of harm reduction approach to drug & alcohol problems & willingness to work within this framework
Excellent demonstrated communication skills, written and verbal
Case management experience
Demonstrated evidence of an ability to work both as a team member and unsupervised
Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Sisters of Charity and St Vincent’s Health Australia.Desirable
Demonstrated evidence of work with clients experiencing stimulant use issues
Group work experience
Computer literacy
Experience in the mental health field
Current NSW drivers licenceEnquiries
Brian Francis, Manager
Stimulant Treatment Program (STP)
St. Vincent’s Hospital Alcohol and Drug Service
P: 02 9361 8069
M: 0447 435 902
F: 02 9361 8031Level 2, O’Brien Centre
Cnr Burton and Victoria Sts
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Jobs: Clinician for Adult Drug Court Program (NSW)
Dear Colleagues,
A temporary full-time position exists within the South Western Sydney Local Hospital Network for a suitably qualified clinician. Please see below for a brief job description. On-line applications and full position descriptions can be found at the NSW Government Health website. The position is based within Drug Health Services located at George Street Liverpool.
All telephone enquiries can be forwarded to Kimberley Senior, Acting Team Leader of the Adult Drug Court Program on 0419 012 096 or 8778 0718.
The position closes on 29 April 2011.
Position Details
Reference Number
22084
Position Title
Social Worker/Counsellor/Registered Psychologist/Welfare Officer – Adult Drug Court Program – Temp F/T
Employment Status
Temporary Full Time (up to 29/06/2012)
Entity
Sydney South West
Geographical Location
Liverpool
Award Classification
Dependent on qualifications
SalaryNumber of FTE
1.00This position is Temporary Full-Time up to 29/06/2012 and is classified dependent on qualifications.
This position is located within South Western Sydney Local Health Network.
Purpose of Position
Provide assessments, evidence based interventions, case management and co-ordinatiion of clinical and welfare interventions to Adult Drug Court (ADC) clients. Provide written and oral reports for clients who remain under Court supervision throughout the program. Support cliniical operations of Court Diversion Programs across the LHN.
Selection Criteria
• Relevant tertiary qualifications.• Clinical skills in assessment, case management and counselling.
• Knowledge of the harm reduction approach to drug and alcohol problems and employed experience in the provision of interventions with drug dependent clients.
• High quality communication skills including the provision of quality written reports within a given timeframe.
• Demonstrated organisational and administrative competence including basic computer literacy and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team.
• Unrestricted NSW drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable).
Contact Person
Kim Senior
Contact Number
0419 012 096
Contact Email
kimberley.senior@sswahs.nsw.gov.au
Closing Date
29/04/2011
Jobs: Prison and Community Counsellor/Educator (Western Australia)
Cyrenian House is one of the leading alcohol and other drug treatment centres in Western Australia.
Prison and Community Counsellor/Educator (Part time)
We are looking for a person with sound clinical skills to provide counselling, education and group facilitation. You will be required to deliver prison based Pathways Programs (training provided) and to work from our office in Perth.
The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary team to support individuals who have complex histories including drug and alcohol misuse, criminal behaviour and mental health issues.
Salary is equivalent to SACS award level 4/5.This is a 56 hours (6 days) per fortnight position.
For job descriptions and selection criteria for this position, please go to
www.cyrenianhouse.com and click on ‘employment’.To ensure that you submit all of the required information in your application, please refer to the Information Package within the employment section on the Cyrenian House website.
For further information on this position, please contact Mitch Peasley, Operations Manager Cyrenian House, on 9328 9200 or mpeasley@cyrenianhouse.comClosing Date: 4pm, Monday 2 May 2011.
Cyrenian House is a smoke free organisation.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Jobs: Research Fellow (Victoria)
Research Fellow/Senior Research Fellow
Health Services Research & Evaluation Program
Turning Point Alcohol and Drug CentreA member of Eastern Health
∙ Unique opportunity to make a difference – contribute to system design and service effectiveness
∙ Full-time
∙ Career progression opportunity
∙ Located at FitzroyTurning Point strives to promote and maximise the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities living with and affected by alcohol and other drug-related harms. We aspire to be a world leading service delivery and research and development centre. In working toward our goals we will ensure the safest possible environment in relation to alcohol and other drug problems today and into the future.
Trustworthy, rigorous research and evaluation are cornerstones of sound service planning and systems development. The Health Services Research and Evaluation Program aims to inform better health service delivery and system design related to alcohol and other drug concerns.
This important work focuses on how and whether health systems work, with the goal of aligning services and systems with the evidence on effectiveness in treatment and service delivery. Projects target single programs, as well as regional, state, and national systems.You will be required to undertake high level complex research tasks including but not limited to: project design and coordination, data collection and analysis, report writing, the preparation of funding applications and dissemination of findings to stakeholders and academic audiences. You will be encouraged to develop a particular area of expertise and build your profile and career pathway via competitive fund rounds and peer review publications. You will supervise junior staff and contribute to program planning.
High calibre applicants will possess postgraduate qualifications in a relevant field as well as relevant research experience. Advanced qualitative or qualitative research skills are required as are solid skills in the management and timely completion of complex research projects. Experience in the translation of research to practice or policy and a PhD in public health / social sciences are highly desirable.
If you are interested in a research career in public health, with a focus on service delivery and system design, please refer to the attached position description for further detail.
Classification: Senior Research Fellow (Grade 8, $84,245 pa), Research Fellow (Grade 7, $75,556 per annum).
Applicants must address the key selection criteria or their applications will not be considered. Applications must be submitted via the electronic system at easternhealth.org.au/careers/ Reference Number: 95347
Enquiries: Dr Lynda Berends, Senior Research Fellow, 03 8413 8448
Jobs: Dual Diagnosion Clinician, Liaison Consultant
Posted on behalf of DASWest.
Dual Diagnosion Clinician, Liaison Consultant
(Ref. 5507)
Full Time
DASWest is seeking an experienced, highly motivated person for the position of Dual Diagnosis Clinician/Liaison Consultant.
DASWest is a major provider of AOD services in the Melbourne’s West.
The incumbent will play a pivotal role in facilitation collaborative practice between Service Providers in this area.
This is a 12 month full time position.
Enquiries: Sharon Desmond, Group Manager DASWest,
Ph: 0435 658 493Closing Date: 08/04/2011
For more details and to apply online visit www.westernhealth.org.au
Applicants may be required to undergo a Police Records / Working with Children Check
Jobs: Director Education, Communication and Workforce Development
· Strategic and Management Focus
· Exciting Opportunity to lead the Industry
· Attractive and Flexible Contract
A leading player in the Alcohol and Other Drug sector, Moreland Hall is looking for a creative, vibrant person to lead and manage the Education, Communication and Workforce Development Team.Reporting directly to the CEO and being a member of the Senior Management Team, you will use your skills, contacts and knowledge of the sector to lead programs within the directorate and secure funding to develop innovative projects to be undertaken by the agency.
You are a well connected and target driven individual with a track record of success. You think strategically and are a team player, who provides support and drive to a highly competent and creative team. Your communication and presentation skills are highly developed and you enjoy the flexibility and autonomy offered by a self directed position.
Rewards on offer for this challenging, responsible, and vitally important position include an attractive remuneration package, including salary packaging available to a not for profit agency.
To be successful you will have the relevant tertiary qualifications, behaviour and attitudes and skills and experience to meet the key selection criteria for the position.
For more information please visit our website via the following link.
http://www.morelandhall.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=268:director-education-communication-and-workforce-development&catid=50:current-employment-opportunities&Itemid=68
Applications close Friday 15 April 2011.
Jobs: Project Officer – Family Drug Support (NSW)
Family Drug Support is seeking a project officer to work on an exciting new project.
Support services and programmes for families of drug dependents are recognised gaps in most drug treatment services. Since 1977, Family Drug Support has successfully provided programmes in this area. Recent Government grant provides funding to extend FDS’ support services into treatment services nationwide.
Your role is to create partnerships with drug treatment services to increase their capacity to work effectively with families. The primary aim is to improve the efficacy of drug treatment by involving and supporting families of the drug user. This is achieved by offering a range family therapy programmes aimed specifically to improve the psychosocial and emotional health of families and to assist in building the capacity and skills of drug treatment services to better engage with families and carers of those in treatment.
Location of position: This is a National position but preferably living in NSW
Key activities
– Create partnership with treatment services
– Liaise with drug treatment services and assist them to identify skills and capacities in working with families and carers of those in treatment that need enhancement.
– Establish family support groups
– Provide counselling for families
– Run group counselling for families
– Offer group counselling for families and their drug dependent
– Provide comprehensive training for workers in treatment services to provide the above servicesQualifications
– Tertiary qualifications in psychology, social work or other relevant social science.Desirable qualifications:
– Participation in relevant workforce development activities
– Membership in relevant professional associations (e.g. APS.AASW, APSAD).Essential skills
– Goals oriented and high level of organisation
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Proven experience in working with people experiencing alcohol and other drug-related difficulties.
– Commitment to personal and professional growth and development
– Experience in working with families
– Extensive group counselling skills and experience
– Well versed in and accepting of harm minimisation/reduction philosophy and approach
– Ability to work with a range of drug treatment service providers
– Available for intra-and interstate travel.Training & Support
– FDS will provide full training and supportRemuneration
A generous salary package of $70K will be negotiated and will include motor vehicle, mobile telephone, laptop computer and printer.Contract
– A one year contract will be offered commencing as soon as possible but with the proviso that from July 1st 2011 is subject to funding extension.Send expression of interest and CV to:
Mr T Trimingham OAM
CEO
Family Drug Support
PO Box 7363
Leura NSW 2780